The Effect of Probiotic Supported Yogurt Consumption on Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among People Aged 19-64 Years
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Enrollment
- 102
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms (mainly constipation) will decrease in the interventional group
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Probiotics have beneficial effect on Gastrointestinal Symptoms. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of probiotic yogurt consumptions on the people who have gastrointestinal symptoms mainly constipation.
Detailed Description
In the beginning of the study Constipation Severity Scale and Bristol Stool Scale was applied to the all people who accepted to participate in this study. According to the student T test analysis (α= 0.05, β=0.20 ) 102 people with gastrointestinal symtoms should be included in the study. When 102 people are found with gastrointestinal symptoms second stage of the study will begin. In this stage of the study 102 people are randomly divided into 2 homogeneous groups. 3 day food record will be taken from 102 people at the beginning and again at the end of the study. Probiotic yogurt (Activia Probiotic Yogurt without any aroma-125 g) will be given to one group for 1 month and nothing will be given to the other group (control group).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 19 Years to 64 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Living in Izmir
- •Individuals who are having BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg / m2
- •Having gastrointestinal symptoms according to Constipation Severity Scale and Bristol Stool Scale
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having diagnosed gastrointestinal disease
- •Regular consumption of probiotic
- •Using of drug that affects gastrointestinal system
- •Presence of mental illness
Arms & Interventions
Control Group
This group will be just follow-up for 4 weeks without any intervention
Interventional Group
This group will consume 125 g plain Activia Probiotic Yogurt without any aroma/fruit during 4 weeks/1 month
Intervention: Activia Probiotic Yogurt (Dietary Supplement)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms (mainly constipation) will decrease in the interventional group
Time Frame: 4 weeks
We expect to see improvement in the gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming probiotic yogurt
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Nezire İnce
Asst. Prof.
Eastern Mediterranean University