NCT02733263

Brief Summary

Resistant maltodextrin (RMD) is an indigestible water soluble fiber that increases fecal bulk by enhancing growth of specific microbial populations; however the effect of RMD on bifidobacteria and total fecal weight is not clear. The purpose of this research study is to determine whether incorporating about ¼ cup of a fiber supplement into the diet will induce beneficial changes in gastrointestinal function, the fecal microbiota profile (increased number of healthy bacteria in stool) and immune processes resulting in improved quality of life.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
64

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable healthy

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2016

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 25, 2016

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 11, 2016

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2016

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

March 2, 2018

Status Verified

February 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

March 25, 2016

Last Update Submit

February 28, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

gut microbiotafiberdiet qualityimmunity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Fecal bifidobacteria counts

    The mean of the change between baseline and final time points in stool bifidobacteria counts \[log(CFU)\] was compared for each study arm.

    Baseline (Week 0) and Final (Week 3) of each intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Fecal weight

    Baseline (Week 0) and Final (Week 3) of each intervention

  • Gastrointestinal Function as a measure of changes in average number of stools

    Baseline (Week 0) and Final (Week 3) of each intervention

  • Immune Status by biomarker sIgA

    Baseline (Week 0) and Final (Week 3) of each intervention

  • Diet Quality

    Week 3 of each intervention

Study Arms (6)

Group 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume in the the order of 0 g RMD, 15 g RMD, 25 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Group 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume RMD in the the order of 0 g RMD, 25 g RMD, 15 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Group 3

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume RMD in the the order of 15 g RMD, 0 g RMD, 25 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Group 4

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume RMD in the the order of 15 g RMD, 25 g RMD, 0 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Group 5

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume RMD in the the order of 25 g RMD, 15 g RMD, 0 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Group 6

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first consume RMD in the the order of 25 g RMD, 0 g RMD, 15 g RMD for 3 weeks each

Dietary Supplement: 15 g RMDDietary Supplement: 25 g RMDDietary Supplement: 0 g RMD

Interventions

15 g RMDDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

15 grams of resistant maltodextrin

Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6
25 g RMDDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

25 grams of resistant maltodextrin

Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6
0 g RMDDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

0 grams of resistant maltodextrin

Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 to \<30 kg/m2
  • Usual fiber intake of \<19 g/d for males and 13 g/d for females based on Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) such as the NutritionQuest Fruit/Vegetable/Fiber Screener.
  • Willing to complete daily and weekly questionnaires, 20 dietary recalls, and 15 stool collection days over approximately 18 weeks
  • Willing to drink the study supplements for 3 weeks for each of the three intervention periods
  • Willing to discontinue any prebiotic, fiber, or probiotic supplements or foods containing probiotics (e.g., yogurts with live, active cultures)
  • Internet access for the duration of the protocol to complete online questionnaires
  • On average you have 6 or more stools but fewer than 12

You may not qualify if:

  • Does not meet above criteria
  • Dietary fiber intake greater than half the adequate intake (AI) based on Automated Self-Administered Diet History (ASA24) (http://riskfactor.cancer.gov/tools/instruments/asa24/) dietary intake data collected during run-in period:
  • Females with a dietary fiber ≥13 g/d
  • Males with a dietary fiber ≥19 g/d
  • Antibiotic use within 2 months from providing the screening stool sample
  • Physician-diagnosed gastrointestinal disease or condition (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, gastroparesis, cancer, peptic ulcer disease, Celiac disease, short bowel disease, ileostomy, colostomy) other than Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), constipation, or diverticular disease
  • Purposeful strenuous exercise of \>300 minutes per week on average
  • Women who are lactating or know they are pregnant

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Bobbi Langkamp-Henken, PhD

    University of Florida

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2016

First Posted

April 11, 2016

Study Start

May 1, 2016

Primary Completion

June 30, 2016

Study Completion

November 1, 2016

Last Updated

March 2, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations