NCT02041975

Effects of Prebiotic-based Snacks on the Gut Microbiota and Perceived 'Satisfaction'

Investigating the Effects of Prebiotic-based Snacks on Perceived Feelings of 'Satisfaction' and on the Balance of Bacteria in the Human Gut (NutriSAT)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 47 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Reading · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 22 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

To determine the effects of prebiotic 'snacks' on gut health and satisfaction between meals

Detailed description

The role of the bacteria that reside in the human gut play in human health and disease is of increasing importance. Evidence gathered over recent decades' shows that certain bacteria can improve resistance to gut infections, reduce cholesterol levels, synthesise vitamins and improve the immune response. The potential to modulate the relative balance of these so-called 'beneficial' bacteria has been demonstrated through the use of certain fibre sources termed prebiotics. In addition there is interest to understand how snacks containing these fibre sources may affect levels of 'satisfaction' between meals. The current study will address these issues and lead to a greater understanding of the role that prebiotics may play in gut health and overall metabolism.

Conditions

• Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Nutriose FB06	Wheat dextrin soluble fibre
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Placebo

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-10-01
• Primary completion: 2016-01-01
• Completion: 2016-01-01
• First posted: 2014-01-22
• Last updated: 2016-05-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Kingdom