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Official title Impact of Microbiome-changing Interventions on Food Decision-making
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05353504
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators aim to test the hypothesis that a microbiome-changing dietary intervention improves food decision-making and to determine the underlying microbiotal and metabolic mechanisms. To this end, 90 overweight/obese adults will be enrolled in a randomized controlled trial to test the effects of a pre-biotic dietary intervention (supplementary intake of soluble fibre) or a behavioural lifestyle intervention (weekly educational program) vs.
- Time commitment: about 26 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- BMI \>= 25 kg/m2 or WHR \>= 0.9/0.85 (m/d, f)
- no MRI contra-indication
- written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- athletes
- occurrence of a clinically relevant psychiatric disease in the last 12 months, e.g. depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, schizophrenia
- any chronic inflammatory or malignant disease
- type 1 diabetes
- previous bariatric/gastric surgery
- pregnancy or breastfeeding woman
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leipzig, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 26 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leipzig, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.