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临床试验/NCT02734706
NCT02734706已完成不适用

Efficacy of a Supplement Capsule Containing LRC™ (L. Reuteri NCIMB 30242) on Managing Cholesterol Levels in Adults

UAS Labs LLC2 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 111 人开始时间: 2016年3月1日最近更新:
适应症
干预措施

试验速览

阶段
不适用
状态
已完成
发起方
入组人数
111
试验地点
2
主要终点
Serum LDL-cholesterol after 9 weeks of product consumption.

研究概览

简要总结

To investigate the effect of a supplement capsule containing LRC™ (L. reuteri NCIMB 30242), taken twice daily with lunch and dinner (NLT 2.5E9 CFU per dose), versus placebo capsule on serum low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults after 9 weeks of product consumption.

研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized
干预模型
Parallel
主要目的
Treatment
盲法
Double (Participant, Investigator)

入排标准

年龄范围
20 Years 至 75 Years(Adult, Older Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者

入选标准

  • Males and females aged 20 to 75 years.
  • LDL-C ≥ 3.40 mmol/L at visits V0 and V2-1 (<15% variation between visits V0 and V2-1).
  • TG < 4.00 mmol/L (checked at visits V0 and V2-1).
  • BMI between 23.0 to 32.5 kg/m
  • Subject understands and accepts to follow the dietary recommendations advisable for hypercholesterolemic patients (according to NCEP-ATP III guidelines)
  • Judged by the investigators as compliant (>80%) with product consumption (check at V2-1), and motivated.
  • Subjects taking stable doses of thyroid hormone and anti-hypertensive agents will be permitted, as long as these are continued equivalently throughout the duration of study.
  • Agreement to maintain current level of physical activity throughout the study.
  • 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) OR 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; Vasectomy of partner.
  • Voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.

排除标准

  • Use of cholesterol lowering prescription drugs within the last 6 months.
  • Use of plant sterols, omega 3, fish oil, soy protein, soluble oat fiber, psyllium seed husk, or other cholesterol lowering non-prescription supplements within last 1 month.
  • History of chronic use of alcohol (>2 drinks/d).
  • History of heavy smoking (≥20 cigarettes/d).
  • Use of systemic antibodies, corticosteroids, androgens, or phenytoin.
  • Immune-compromised subjects (e.g. AIDS, lymphoma, subjects undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment).
  • Subject having experienced any cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass, or other major surgical procedures) in the last 6 months.
  • Subjects with elevated LDL-C (≥ 3.40 mmol/L) and high (>20%) CVD risk estimated by the Framingham risk score.
  • Previously diagnosed Type I or Type II diabetes or any other endocrine disorders such as adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's disease, hyperthyroidism, hypopituitarism or polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Subject receiving systemic treatment or topical treatment likely to interfere with evaluation of the study parameters.
  • Subject currently involved in a clinical trial or in an exclusion period following participation in another clinical trial.
  • History of angina, congestive heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal, renal, pulmonary, hepatic or biliary disease, or cancer (evidence of active lesions, chemotherapy or surgery in the past year).
  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening.
  • Chronic user of probiotics or fibre laxative (greater than 2 doses/wk), or stimulant laxatives.
  • History of eating disorders.
  • Exercise greater than 15 miles/wk or 4,000 kcal/wk.
  • For female subjects: Pregnancy, breast feeding, or intent to get pregnant.
  • Allergy or sensitivity to test product ingredients.
  • Allergy or sensitivity to all 3 antibiotics (Clindamycin, Erythromycin and Ampicillin).
  • Diagnosis of anemia or bleeding disorders

研究组 & 干预措施

LRC™ capsule

Experimental

干预措施: LRC™ capsule (Dietary Supplement)

Placebo capsule

Placebo Comparator

干预措施: Placebo capsule (Other)

结局指标

主要结局

Serum LDL-cholesterol after 9 weeks of product consumption.

时间窗: 9 weeks

次要结局

  • Serum total cholesterol after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Serum LDL-cholesterol after 6 weeks of product consumption.(6 weeks)
  • Serum HDL-cholesterol after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Plasma fibrinogen after 9 weeks of product consumption.(9 weeks)
  • GI health questionnaire score after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Plasma homocysteine after 9 weeks of product consumption.(9 weeks)
  • Serum triglycerides after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Serum apolipoprotein B-100 after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Serum non-HDL-cholesterol after 6 and 9 weeks of product consumption.(6 and 9 weeks)
  • Serum hs-CRP after 9 weeks of product consumption.(9 weeks)

研究者

发起方
UAS Labs LLC
申办方类型
Industry
责任方
Sponsor

研究点 (2)

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