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临床试验/NCT02314936
NCT02314936已完成2 期

Dose-ranging Efficacy of Supplementation With Polydextrose, a Dietary Fibre, on Colonic Transit Time and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Adults With Functional Constipation: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial

KGK Science Inc.1 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 192 人开始时间: 2015年4月1日最近更新:
适应症
干预措施

试验速览

阶段
2 期
状态
已完成
入组人数
192
试验地点
1
主要终点
Change in Colonic Transit Time From Baseline to Day 15

研究概览

简要总结

This study will investigate the effectiveness of Polydextrose, a dietary fiber, at decreasing Colonic Transit Time and the gastrointestinal symptoms of Functional Constipation. One quarter of the subjects will receive 12 g of Polydextrose daily, one quarter will receive 8 g of Polydextrose daily, one quarter will receive 4 g of Polydextrose daily and one quarter will receive a placebo daily.

研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized
干预模型
Parallel
主要目的
Other
盲法
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

入排标准

年龄范围
18 Years 至 70 Years(Adult, Older Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者
是

入选标准

  • •Age between 18 and 70 years.
  • •Body mass index between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2 (encompasses normal weight and overweight).
  • •If female, subject is not of child bearing potential. Defined as females who have had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation or are post-menopausal (natural or surgically with > 1 year since last menstruation).
  • •Female subject of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically approved method of birth control and have a negative urine pregnancy test result. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
  • •Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System), Intrauterine devices, Double barrier method, Vasectomy of partner (shown successful as per appropriate follow-up), Tubal ligation, and Non-heterosexual lifestyle (same sex partner).
  • •Meets the Rome III criteria for functional constipation as follows: (Criteria fulfilled for the last 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months prior to diagnosis):
  • •Must meet 2 or more of the following criteria:
  • •Straining during at least 25% of defecations, Lumpy or hard stools in at least 25% of defecations, Sensation of incomplete evacuation for at least 25% of defecations, Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage for at least 25% of defecations, Manual maneuvers to facilitate at least 25% of defecations (e.g., digital evacuation, support of the pelvic floor)
  • •Fewer than three defecations per week
  • •Loose stools are rarely present without the use of laxatives
  • •Insufficient criteria for irritable bowel syndrome
  • •Ability of the participant (in the investigator's opinion) to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study including possible risks and side effects.
  • •Consent to the study and willing to comply with study product and methods.
  • •Covered by Health Insurance System and / or in compliance with the recommendations of National Law in force relating to biomedical research.

排除标准

  • •Major gastrointestinal complication (e.g. Crohn's disease, colitis, celiac disease)
  • •Prior abdominal surgery that in the opinion of the investigator may present a risk for the subject or confound study results.
  • •Clinically significant underlying systemic illness that may preclude the participant's ability to complete the trial or that may confound the study outcomes (e.g. bowel cancer, prostate cancer, terminal illness).
  • •Daily consumption of probiotics, prebiotics, fermented milk, and/or yogurt within 2 weeks of screening and throughout the trial other than the provided study products.
  • •Laxative use within 48 hours of screening (rescue medication allowed for intolerable symptoms during study).
  • •Regular use of any drug or dietary supplement known to cause constipation (e.g. iron, opioids, sucralfate, misoprostol, 5-HT#-antagonists, antacids with magnesium, calcium or aluminum, antidiarrheal medication, anticholinergic agents, calcium supplements, calcium channel blockers, tricyclic antidepressants or NSAIDs), within 1 month before screening.
  • •Anticipated major dietary or exercise changes during the study.
  • •Systemic steroid use, within 1 month before screening.
  • •Eating disorder.
  • •Contraindication to dairy products (e.g., intolerance to lactose or any substance in the study product).
  • •History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse.
  • •Pregnant or lactating female, or pregnancy planned during study period.
  • •Participation in another study with any investigational product within 60 days of screening.
  • •Investigator believes that the participant may be uncooperative and/or noncompliant and should therefore not participate in the study.
  • •Subject under administrative or legal supervision.
  • •Subject who would receive more than 4500 Euros as indemnities for his participation in biomedical research within the 12 last months, including the indemnities for the present study.

研究组 & 干预措施

Placebo

Placebo Comparator

Maltodextrin, 1 sachet of powder mixed with water taken daily with breakfast for 2 weeks

干预措施: Placebo (Dietary Supplement)

Litesse powder containing 12 g polydextrose

Experimental

12 g of polydextrose, 1 sachet of powder mixed with water taken daily with breakfast for 2 weeks

干预措施: Litesse powder containing 12 g polydextrose (Dietary Supplement)

Litesse powder containing 8 g polydextrose

Experimental

8 g of polydextrose, 1 sachet of powder mixed with water taken daily with breakfast for 2 weeks

干预措施: Litesse powder containing 8 g polydextrose (Dietary Supplement)

Litesse powder containing 4 g polydextrose

Experimental

4 g of polydextrose, 1 sachet of powder mixed with water taken daily with breakfast for 2 weeks

干预措施: Litesse powder containing 4 g polydextrose (Dietary Supplement)

结局指标

主要结局

Change in Colonic Transit Time From Baseline to Day 15

时间窗: Baseline and Day 15

Assessed using abdominal x-ray. Subjects will take 24 radiopaque markers for 6 consecutive days (144 radiopaque markers in total) immediately preceding the x-ray dates.

次要结局

  • Change in Stool Frequency From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)
  • Change in the Bloating Severity From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)
  • Change in Participant Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM) From Baseline to Day 15(Baseline and Day 15)
  • Change in Bowel Function Index From Baseline to Day 15(Baseline and Day 15)
  • Change in Participant Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QoL) From Baseline to Day 15(Baseline and Day 15)
  • Change in Adequate Relief of Constipation Symptoms From Baseline to Day 15(Baseline and Day 15)
  • Change in Stool Consistency From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)
  • Change in the Degree of Straining During Defecation From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)
  • Change in the Sensation of Complete Bowel Emptying From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)
  • Overall Product Satisfaction(Assessed at Day 15 (end of study))
  • Change in the Severity of Abdominal Discomfort From Baseline to Day 15(14 day run-in and Week 2 of the 14-day supplementation period)

研究者

申办方类型
Industry
责任方
Sponsor

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