Function of Lactic Acid-bacteria to Support Health

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Mental Well Being; Gut Health; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function; Inflammatory and Immune System - Normal development and function of the immune system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000570684
• Lead Sponsor: Fonterra Research and Development Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-05-25
• Last Update Posted: 15 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 765

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adults aged between 25-65 years
Currently living in New Zealand
Have access to a smart phone, internet, and computer.
Report moderate levels of perceived stress (as indicated by a score of 14 or above on the perceived stress scale).

Exclusion Criteria

Are currently taking medication for depression or anxiety prescribed by a doctor
Have had antibiotics within the previous four weeks
Regularly take probiotics or have taken a probiotic supplement within the last two weeks
Have been diagnosed by a doctor with Coeliac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pregnant or breastfeeding

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome of this study is to investigate the impact of two probiotic strains on psychological well being using Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), <br>[ DASS 21 will be measured at baseline, 4 weeks, and at the end of the intervention period of 8 weeks.];The primary outcome of this study is to investigate the impact of two probiotic strains on psychological well being using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). [ PSS will be measured at baseline and at end of 8 weeks intervention using the PSS scale score.];The primary outcome of this study is to investigate the impact of two probiotic strains on psychological well being as measured by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality (PSQ) index<br>[ PSQ index will be measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention period of 8 weeks.]