NCT05447481

Evaluation of the Effect of Chicory Inulin-type Fructans in Constipated Adults

A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Cross-over Study to Evaluate the Effects of Chicory Inulin-type Fructans in Adults With Functional Constipation

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Sensus · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Constipation is common in the general population, especially in women and in the elderly, which can significantly affect quality of life of the individual. There is a general consumer trend to seek natural food options, also when addressing health issues such as constipation. Consumers seek tasty options and there is a paucity of tasty functional foods to address constipation. Adding natural fiber to food, like inulin-type fructans from chicory root fiber, can increase fiber intake and potentially prevent or resolve constipation issues. This study aimed to increase the body of scientific data on inulin-type fructans by way of a randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Maltodextrin was used as the placebo in this study.

Conditions

• Constipation - Functional

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	chicory inulin-type fructan	Dietary supplement: chicory inulin-type fructan

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-11-11
• Primary completion: 2016-07-28
• Completion: 2016-07-28
• First posted: 2022-07-07
• Last updated: 2022-07-07