The Effect of GI Biome #7 on Gut Microbiome and Health of the Elderly

Last updated: June 18, 2024
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Sarcopenia

Polymyositis (Inflammatory Muscle Disease)

Treatment

Placebo

GI Biome #7

Clinical Study ID

NCT05735418
GIB-2022-088
  • Ages > 60
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of probiotics named GI Biome #7 on the gut microbiome and muscle strength in older adults aged 60 years or older.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 60 years old or older

  • Those who have no difficulties in daily living

  • Willing to commit throughout the study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Antibiotics medication in the last month.

  • Probiotics used in the last months.

  • Those who are in the treatment of the following diseases: Liver disease,Neurological disease, Respiratory disease, Tumors, Psychiatric disorders, Angina,Myocardial infarction, and Stroke

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 13, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2023

Study Description

This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A total of 60 healthy adults aged 60 years or older will be recruited, and they will be randomly assigned to the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will be given GI Biome #7 pills, and the control group will be given the placebo pills for four weeks. The participants will visit the research laboratory four times as follows: A day before starting to take the pills, two weeks later after starting to take the pills, the last day of taking the pills, and four weeks later after the end of taking the pills. Participants' stool, blood, and urine will be sampled every visit, and grip strength and body composition will also be checked.

Connect with a study center

  • Seoul National University College of Medicine

    Seoul, 03080
    Korea, Republic of

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