NCT07229014

Effects of a Collagen Supplement on Quality of Life, Appetite and Glycaemic Control

Effects of a Collagen Supplement on Quality of Life, Appetite and Glycaemic Control: a Randomised, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Trial in Overweight and Obese Adults.

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: King's College London · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This is a clinical trial aimed to investigate if a collagen supplement can improve quality of life, appetite and blood sugar in overweight and obese adults aged 18-65. Hypothesis: Consumption of a collagen supplement for 8 days will improve quality of life and improve glycaemic control in comparison with a placebo in individuals overweight or with obesity with a perceived low quality of life. Participants will be asked to: 1. Consume a collagen peptide supplement for a total of 8 days at a time 2. Fill in questionnaires about quality of life, appetite, mood and energy 3. Wear continuous glucose monitors

Conditions

• Quality of Life
• Appetite
• Sleep
• Mood
• Energy
• Blood Glucose Profile

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Collagen peptide supplement	5 g of hydrolysed collagen peptide of bovine origin in powdered form. Taken twice daily for 8 days total.
OTHER	Placebo	5 g of maltodextrin in powdered form. Taken twice daily for 8 days total.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2027-01-01
• Completion: 2027-01-01
• First posted: 2025-11-14
• Last updated: 2025-11-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Kingdom