NCT04492605

Brief Summary

To assess the evaluation of TCI378 and TCI507 probiotics on weight-lowering efficacy in adults

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
96

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
0mo left

Started Mar 2022

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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 Progress98%
Mar 2022May 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 24, 2020

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 30, 2020

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 9, 2022

Completed
3.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 16, 2025

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

February 3, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3.6 years

First QC Date

July 24, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

  • The change of body fat mass

    The body fat mass (kg) was assessed by InBody770

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of Triglyceride

    Venous blood was sampled to measure concentrations of Triglyceride

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of Total cholestrol

    Venous blood was sampled to measure concentrations of Total cholestrol

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of HDL-cholestrol

    Venous blood was sampled to measure concentrations of HDL-cholestrol

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of LDL-cholestrol

    Venous blood was sampled to measure concentrations of LDL-cholestrol

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of body mass index (BMI)

    BMI is a measurement of a person's leanness or corpulence based on their height and weight, and is intended to quantify tissue mass.The body mass index (BMI, kg/m\^2) and body mass (kg) were assessed by InBody770.

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of body fat percentage

    The body fat percentage (%) was assessed by InBody770.

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of visceral fat

    The visceral fat (10 cm\^2) was assessed by InBody770.

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • The change of fasting glycemia

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of aspartate aminotransferase

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of alanine aminotransferase

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of albumin

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • The change of creatine

    Weeks 0, 4 and 8

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

TCI378 Probiotics

EXPERIMENTAL

TCI378 Probiotics

Dietary Supplement: TCI378 Probiotics

TCI507 Probiotics

EXPERIMENTAL

TCI507 Probiotics

Dietary Supplement: TCI507 Probiotics

Interventions

PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

consume 1 capsule per day for 2 months

Placebo
TCI378 ProbioticsDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

consume 1 capsule per day for 2 months

TCI378 Probiotics
TCI507 ProbioticsDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

consume 1 capsule per day for 2 months

TCI507 Probiotics

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults between the ages of 20 and 65 who are willing to sign the consent form of the subject.
  • BMI ≥ 24 or male body fat ≥ 25%, female body fat ≥ 30%.
  • Those who are not pregnant and are willing to cooperate with contraception during the trial period.
  • No history of cardiovascular disease, history of organ transplantation, history of epilepsy or convulsions, liver and kidney disease, malignant tumor, endocrine disease, mental disease, alcohol or drug abuse, or other major organic diseases (according to medical history).

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant women, people with a history of cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, epilepsy or convulsions, liver and kidney disease, malignant tumors, endocrine diseases, mental diseases, alcohol or drug abuse, and other major organic diseases (according to medical history).
  • No person who has undergone major surgery or bariatric surgery (according to medical history).
  • Drugs that affect body fat, waist circumference, or significantly increase weight, such as systemic corticosteroids, tricyclic antidepressants, atypical psychiatric drugs, and mood stability, have been used at present or within 3 months before participating in the screening Drugs (according to medical history).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan, 114, Taiwan

Location

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight Loss

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Weight ChangesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • LIOU JYH-MING

    National Taiwan University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2020

First Posted

July 30, 2020

Study Start

March 9, 2022

Primary Completion

October 16, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2026

Last Updated

February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations