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Effect of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17648 in Healthy Adults Reporting Upper Gastrointestinal Discomfort

A study testing Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 in people with Healthy Participants and Upper Gastrointestinal Discomfort, run by Novozymes A/S at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the food supplement containing a postbiotic (inanimate) Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 works to improve the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal discomfort in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does L. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
324 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
8 Sep 2025to 27 May 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be male or female.
  • Anyone with a BMI less than or equal to 32 kg/m².
  • Be aged 30-70.
  • Anyone currently experiencing occasional upper gastrointestinal discomfort (approximately 2 times/week over the past month), including the following:
  • Heartburn
  • Upper abdominal pain
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  • Reflux
  • Pain or burning in the stomach
  • Anyone with an FSSG (Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD) total score of 8 or above.
  • Anyone who is generally healthy - does not live with any uncontrolled chronic health conditions, such as cancer, mental health disorders, history of serious illness in the last three months, history of substance abuse, or planned surgery during the study period.
  • Willing to avoid introducing any new supplements, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies for the duration of this trial
  • If taking other supplements, over-the-counter medications, or herbal remedies unrelated to gut health, has been doing so consistently for a minimum of three months.
  • Willing to maintain current diet, sleep pattern, and activity levels for the duration of the trial.
  • Resides in the United States.

Who cannot join

  • 1. Anyone with any allergies or sensitivities to any of the study product ingredients.
  • 2. Any women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who will be at any point during the study period).
  • 3. Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol. 4. Anyone taking any supplement, over-the-counter medication, or herbal remedy targeting gut health.
  • 5. Anyone with a known history of severe digestive disorders like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and FD (Functional Dyspepsia), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, celiac disease, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, or gastrointestinal tract disorders or surgeries.
  • 6. Anyone currently or recently (within the past 2 weeks) taking probiotic foods, including yoghurts.
  • 7. Anyone currently or recently (within the last 12 weeks) taking medication, including proton pump inhibitors, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, anxiolytics, antidepressants, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, sedative hypnotics, medications that warn against grapefruit consumption, corticosteroids at doses greater than 5 mg per day, diabetic medications, oral anti-infectives (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals) to treat an acute infection, antipsychotics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or thyroid products.
  • 8. Currently partaking in another research study or will partake in any other research study for the next eight weeks or at any point during this study's duration.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Citruslabs

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89118

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Decentralized Trial to Assess the Effect and Tolerability of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17648 Supplement in Healthy Adults Reporting Upper Gastrointestinal Discomfort

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the food supplement containing a postbiotic (inanimate) Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 works to improve the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal discomfort in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  1. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 reduce the frequency of the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal discomfort, including acid reflux-related and dyspeptic symptoms, and its relief rate, over 8 weeks of intake?
  2. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 improve gastrointestinal-related quality of life, and perceived stress?
  3. How well do participants tolerate the L. reuteri DSM 17648 supplement?
  4. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 have an effect on the gut microbiota? (Exploratory aim)
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Researchers will compare supplement containing L. reuteri DSM 17648 to a placebo (a look-alike supplement capsule that contains no L. reuteri DSM 17648).

Participants will:

  • Take L. reuteri DSM 17648 supplement or a placebo every day for 8 weeks
  • Answer questionnaires once every 2 weeks
  • Provide stool samples for microbiome assessment at 2 timepoints (baseline and end of study (8 weeks))
  • provide weekly information on investigational product intake and any adverse event records
Being tested
Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648, Placebo

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648Dietary supplement

    Also called Pylopass, PyloGuard

    One capsule containing L. reuteri DSM 17648 should be taken once per day with liquid during or immediately after the main meal, for 8 weeks.

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    One capsule of placebo should be taken once per day with liquid during or immediately after the main meal, for 8 weeks.

Study groups in NCT07163637
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648ExperimentalParticipant will take one capsule of L. reuteri DSM 17648 once per day with liquid during or immediately after the main meal, for 8 weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipant will take one capsule of placebo once per day with liquid during or immediately after the main meal, for 8 weeks.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 8 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG questionnaire comprises twelve questions in two domains, i.e. the acid reflux related symptom domain and dyspeptic symptom domain. The FSSG uses a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. Total FSSG score ranges from 0-48. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline; 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes (20)
  1. Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 2 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG questionnaire comprises twelve questions in two domains, i.e. the acid reflux related symptom domain and dyspeptic symptom domain. The FSSG uses a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. Total FSSG score ranges from 0-48. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks

  2. Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 4 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG questionnaire comprises twelve questions in two domains, i.e. the acid reflux related symptom domain and dyspeptic symptom domain. The FSSG uses a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. Total FSSG score ranges from 0-48. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks

  3. Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 6 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG questionnaire comprises twelve questions in two domains, i.e. the acid reflux related symptom domain and dyspeptic symptom domain. The FSSG uses a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. Total FSSG score ranges from 0-48. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks

  4. Change from Baseline in the acid reflux related symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 2 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG acid reflux related symptom sub-score domain comprises 7 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG acid reflux related symptom score ranges from 0-28. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks

  5. Change from Baseline in the acid reflux related symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 4 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG acid reflux related symptom sub-score domain comprises 7 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG acid reflux related symptom score ranges from 0-28. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks

  6. Change from Baseline in the acid reflux related symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 6 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG acid reflux related symptom sub-score domain comprises 7 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG acid reflux related symptom score ranges from 0-28. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks

  7. Change from Baseline in the acid reflux related symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 8 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG acid reflux related symptom sub-score domain comprises 7 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG acid reflux related symptom score ranges from 0-28. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks

  8. Change from Baseline in the dyspeptic symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 2 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG dyspeptic symptom sub-score domain comprises 5 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG dyspeptic symptom score ranges from 0-20. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks

  9. Change from Baseline in the dyspeptic symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 4 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG dyspeptic symptom sub-score domain comprises 5 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG dyspeptic symptom score ranges from 0-20. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks

  10. Change from Baseline in the dyspeptic symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 6 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG dyspeptic symptom sub-score domain comprises 5 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG dyspeptic symptom score ranges from 0-20. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks

  11. Change from Baseline in the dyspeptic symptom sub-score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 8 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The FSSG dyspeptic symptom sub-score domain comprises 5 questions, with answers in a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question, where: never = 0; occasionally = 1; sometimes = 2; often = 3; and always = 4. FSSG dyspeptic symptom score ranges from 0-20. Higher score indicates higher frequency.

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks

  12. Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) relief rate at 4 weeks

    Relief rate is the number of participants whose symptoms were alleviated (lower score) at 4 weeks compared to Baseline based on the changes in FSSG scores.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 4

  13. Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) relief rate at 8 weeks

    Relief rate is the number of participants whose symptoms were alleviated (lower score) at 8 weeks compared to Baseline based on the changes in FSSG scores.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 8

  14. Change from baseline quality of life, measured by Digestion-associated Quality of Life Questionnaire (DQLQ) at 2 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. DQLQ includes 9 statements that assess how often digestive events and experiences affected the quality of life over the past 7 days, with each scored on a 7-point Likert scale (Never = 0, Rarely = 0.1, Occasionally = 0.3, Sometimes = 0.5, Frequently = 0.7, Usually = 0.9, Always = 1.0). The total score ranges from 0-9. A higher score indicates a lower (worse) digestion-associated quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks

  15. Change from baseline quality of life, measured by Digestion-associated Quality of Life Questionnaire (DQLQ) at 4 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. DQLQ includes 9 statements that assess how often digestive events and experiences affected the quality of life over the past 7 days, with each scored on a 7-point Likert scale (Never = 0, Rarely = 0.1, Occasionally = 0.3, Sometimes = 0.5, Frequently = 0.7, Usually = 0.9, Always = 1.0). The total score ranges from 0-9. A higher score indicates a lower (worse) digestion-associated quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks

  16. Change from baseline quality of life, measured by Digestion-associated Quality of Life Questionnaire (DQLQ) at 6 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. DQLQ includes 9 statements that assess how often digestive events and experiences affected the quality of life over the past 7 days, with each scored on a 7-point Likert scale (Never = 0, Rarely = 0.1, Occasionally = 0.3, Sometimes = 0.5, Frequently = 0.7, Usually = 0.9, Always = 1.0). The total score ranges from 0-9. A higher score indicates a lower (worse) digestion-associated quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline, 6 weeks

  17. Change from baseline quality of life, measured by Digestion-associated Quality of Life Questionnaire (DQLQ) at 8 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. DQLQ includes 9 statements that assess how often digestive events and experiences affected the quality of life over the past 7 days, with each scored on a 7-point Likert scale (Never = 0, Rarely = 0.1, Occasionally = 0.3, Sometimes = 0.5, Frequently = 0.7, Usually = 0.9, Always = 1.0). The total score ranges from 0-9. A higher score indicates a lower (worse) digestion-associated quality of life.

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks

  18. Change from baseline perceived stress, measured by Perceived Stress Scale, at 4 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) uses a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (Never) to 4 (Very Often), with some items (positive worded items) reverse-scored to balance the scale. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of stress.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 weeks

  19. Change from baseline perceived stress, measured by Perceived Stress Scale, at 8 weeks

    Difference between Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo arm will be compared. The 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) uses a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (Never) to 4 (Very Often), with some items (positive worded items) reverse-scored to balance the scale. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of stress.

    Measured: Baseline, 8 weeks

  20. Number of participants with self-reported adverse events

    Number of participants with self-reported adverse events will be collected and summarized descriptively at each time point for both the Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 and placebo groups.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Sep 2025
  2. Study start8 Sep 2025
  3. Primary completion27 May 2026
  4. Study completion27 May 2026

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
324 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07163637
Sponsor's protocol ID
HHB-IM-24-07
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
1 Sep 2025
Last updated
16 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 in people with Healthy Participants and Upper Gastrointestinal Discomfort, run by Novozymes A/S at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 8 weeks (time frame: Baseline; 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jun 2026.

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