NCT06969469

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the efficacy of the lactic acid bacteria "LUA probiotics" in reducing serum uric acid levels. The use of health supplements prior to the onset of gout symptoms is proposed as a preventive strategy to mitigate the development of gout and to reduce the subsequent reliance on long-term pharmacological treatments. Hyperuricemia is the presence of abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood serum. Long-term hyperuricemia is a major factor in causing gout. In addition, hyperuricemia is associated with many diseases. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia has gradually attracted attention. In recent years, studies have pointed out that whether from cell experiments or animal experiments, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have the effect of lowering uric acid. However, there is a lack of rigorous clinical observational studies to further explore whether lactic acid bacteria really have the effect of lowering uric acid. This product "LUA Probiotics" is a probiotic developed and produced by the Longtan Branch of Grape King Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Its main ingredients include Lactobacillus reuteri (Lactobacillus reuteri), β-carotene, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. This product is not yet commercially available.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2022

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 18, 2022

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 29, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 8, 2024

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 5, 2025

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 13, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

May 16, 2025

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

May 5, 2025

Last Update Submit

May 13, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The 20 subjects should be detected the value of uric acid (mg/dL), glucose ac (mg/dL), TG (mg/dL), TC (mg/dL), HDL (mg/dL) and LDL (mg/dL).

    This study aims to evaluate whether taking lactic acid bacteria "LUA probiotics" can reduce blood uric acid levels, and prevent gout symptoms by taking health foods before they occur, avoiding the need to take medication later.

    Phase 1: The 20 subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/Placebo after dinner every day for 14 days. Phase 2: The same 20 subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/test article after dinner every day for 28 days.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The 20 subjects should be detected the value of uric acid (mg/dL), glucose ac (mg/dL), TG (mg/dL), TC (mg/dL), HDL (mg/dL), LDL (mg/dL), hematology (14 items) and 8 kinds of cytokine: IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, IL-17, IL-18, TNF-α, IFN-γ (Unit: pg/mL).

    Phase 1: The 20 subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/Placebo after dinner every day for 14 days. Phase 2: The same 20 subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/test article after dinner every day for 28 days.

Study Arms (1)

Patients with hyperuricemia (uric acid level 7.5 mg/dL or above)

Patients with hyperuricemia (uric acid level 7.5 mg/dL or above) who are not taking uric acid-lowering drugs, patients with gout who are not taking uric acid-lowering drugs

Dietary Supplement: Give the Placebo and test article

Interventions

Phase 1: The subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/Placebo after dinner every day for 14 days. Phase 2: The subjects take 2 capsules (500 mg/capsule)/test article after dinner every day for 28 days.

Patients with hyperuricemia (uric acid level 7.5 mg/dL or above)

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

1. Collect 20 people, both male and female, aged 20 or above. 2. Be conscious, willing to participate in the clinical observational research project, and complete the signed written consent form. 3. Patients with hyperuricemia (uric acid level above 7.5 mg/dL) who have not taken uric acid-lowering drugs, and patients with gout who have not taken uric acid-lowering drugs, regardless of gender.

You may qualify if:

  • Collect 20 people, both male and female, aged 20 or above.
  • Be conscious, willing to participate in the clinical observational research project, and complete the signed written consent form.
  • Patients with hyperuricemia (uric acid level above 7.5 mg/dL) who have not taken uric acid-lowering drugs, and patients with gout who have not taken uric acid-lowering drugs, regardless of gender.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients diagnosed by a physician as suffering from a major injury or illness listed by the National Health Insurance Administration.
  • Pregnant women or women who plan to become pregnant within six months.
  • Patients with abnormal liver function (AST, ALT greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal).
  • Patients with abnormal renal function (serum creatinine \> 1.5 mg/dL).
  • Patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction (surgery, frequent diarrhea).
  • Those who must continue to take antibiotics, histamine-2 antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, antioxidants, probiotics, laxatives and other drugs.
  • Patients with serious complications such as stroke, myocardial infarction, or major trauma or surgery in the past six months.
  • People who are allergic to Lactobacillus.
  • Subjects who are unable to exercise their right to consent on their own.
  • Those who have irregular eating habits and are unable to cooperate with the plan implementation.
  • Those who have poor compliance with doctor's orders.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 100229, Taiwan

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Cheng S, Shan L, You Z, Xia Y, Zhao Y, Zhang H, Zhao Z. Dietary patterns, uric acid levels, and hyperuricemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Food Funct. 2023 Aug 29;14(17):7853-7868. doi: 10.1039/d3fo02004e.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

serum

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gout

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesCrystal ArthropathiesRheumatic DiseasesPurine-Pyrimidine Metabolism, Inborn ErrorsMetabolism, Inborn ErrorsGenetic Diseases, InbornCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Min-Chih Hsu, Master

    Super Laboratory Co., Ltd.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
3 Weeks
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 5, 2025

First Posted

May 13, 2025

Study Start

July 18, 2022

Primary Completion

March 29, 2024

Study Completion

August 8, 2024

Last Updated

May 16, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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