NCT01752803

Brief Summary

Background: The connection between gut health and diabetes status is increasingly recognized. Gut microbiota composition in diabetic differs from non-diabetic individuals. Interestingly, the level of glucose tolerance was associated with specific microbiota that was rarely found in healthy individuals. Probiotics is one of the functional foods believed to mediate their health promoting activities through modulating the composition of the gut health. Ingestion of probiotics has been shown not only to influence gut microbiota composition but also the secretion of the gut hormones and insulin resistance in animal models with limited trials in human. Supplementation with probiotic has also been shown not only affect glucose homeostasis, but improved other diabetes related comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Objectives and hypotheses: To address this research gap, this Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is proposed to determine the efficacy of probiotic supplementations as adjuvant therapy to improve glucose homeostasis through modulating gut microbiota composition and gut hormones secretion in individuals with type 2 diabetes. We hypothesized that the probiotic supplementations will improve blood glucose control as well as other diabetes related co-morbidities in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methodology: This is a double blind randomized parallel group control trial with 3 months probiotic supplementation or placebo. After screening the eligible subjects will be selected. Then, after consent taking, subjects will be randomly assigned to either receive probiotic or supplement for 3 months. Measurements of blood parameters including glycemic control related parameters, lipid profile, renal profile, and liver function tests as well as three day diet recall, and anthropometry measurements will take place at baseline, after 6 weeks and after 12 months. Expected Outcomes: Probiotic supplementation as an adjuvant therapy would improve glucose homeostasis and gut health as compared to the placebo and eventually will beneficially affect other diabetes related conditions. This study would provide avenue to identify the possibility of probiotic supplementations as an adjuvant therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable type-2-diabetes-mellitus

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable type-2-diabetes-mellitus

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2012

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 16, 2012

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 19, 2012

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2013

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

October 1, 2014

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

December 16, 2012

Last Update Submit

September 30, 2014

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hb A1c

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • inflammatory markers

    3 months

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Lipoproteins

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

probiotic

EXPERIMENTAL

subjects in this arm will receive probiotic supplementation for 12 weeks.

Dietary Supplement: Probiotic

placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

subjects in this arm will receive placebo in identical sachets similar to probiotics which only differs in the codes mentioned on the label of sachets.

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

ProbioticDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

mix probiotic

Also known as: mix probiotic supplementation
probiotic
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

placebo

placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Established type 2 diabetes with at least 6 months diagnosis
  • Age between 30 and 65 years
  • Hb A1c of less than 10% and fasting blood glucose less than 15mmol/l
  • BMI between 18.5-35 kg/ m2
  • Have not on any probiotics for the last 2 months prior to the recruitment
  • Ability to comply to the study protocol
  • They are treated with stabilized dose of medications (either receiving Sulphonylurea or Biguanides or both)

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy and lactating (subjects will be excluded if they getting pregnant during course of study)
  • Having advanced diabetes complications except for hypertension and hyperlipidemia
  • Having acute or chronic illness (such as flu, cancer or arthritis rheumatoid) during the study recruitment which may affect carbohydrate metabolism
  • Language barriers which cannot be overcome via available resources
  • Currently being treated with any oral anti-diabetes agents other than Sulphonylurea or Biguanides or being treated with insulin
  • Using any medication such as steroids or antibiotics which might affect viability of gut microorganism at recruitment and during intervention phase.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center

Kuala Lumpur, WP, 56000, Malaysia

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

  • Cooper TE, Khalid R, Chan S, Craig JC, Hawley CM, Howell M, Johnson DW, Jaure A, Teixeira-Pinto A, Wong G. Synbiotics, prebiotics and probiotics for people with chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Oct 23;10(10):CD013631. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013631.pub2.

  • Firouzi S, Mohd-Yusof BN, Majid HA, Ismail A, Kamaruddin NA. Effect of microbial cell preparation on renal profile and liver function among type 2 diabetics: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 Dec 12;15:433. doi: 10.1186/s12906-015-0952-5.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2ObesityHypertensionHyperlipidemias

Interventions

Probiotics

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesDyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dietary SupplementsFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Somayyeh Firouzi, Master

    Nutrition and Dietetic department, University Putra Malaysia

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Somayyeh Firouzi, master

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2012

First Posted

December 19, 2012

Study Start

December 1, 2012

Primary Completion

July 1, 2013

Study Completion

July 1, 2015

Last Updated

October 1, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-09

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