Impact of Probiotic (UltraFlora® Triplebiotic) on Weight Evolution on People After Discontinuation of GLP-1 Treatment.
A Randomized, Double-blind, Double-arm Study Conducted Directly With Consumers Via an App "Baritastic App", Evaluating the Efficacy of a Supplement Containing Bifidobacterium Lactis B420 and Pasteurized Akkermansia Muciniphila (UltraFlora® Triplebiotic) for 3 Months in Adults After Discontinuation of GLP-1 Treatment.
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Brief Summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, double arm study involving 128 participants who will undergo a total participation period of 12 weeks.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 18, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 6, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 30, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 31, 2026
October 6, 2025
September 1, 2025
8 months
September 18, 2025
September 29, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
weight measurement
Evaluate the impact of UltraFlora Triplebiotic (containing Bifidobacterium Lactis B420 and pasteurized Akkermansia Muciniphila) on weight regain over 3 months after discontinuation of GLP-1.
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks (90 days)
Secondary Outcomes (3)
IBS-SSS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Severity Scoring System) questionnaire
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks (90 days)
SVS (Subjective Vitality Scale) questionnaire
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks (90 days)
TFEQ-R18 (Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire - Revised 18 items) Questionnaire
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks (90 days)
Other Outcomes (3)
Assessment of appetite (e.g., number of meals) and food cravings (e.g., snacking or food preferences) in seven questions.
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks (90 days)
Side effects experienced when taking the test product or placebo throughout the study (product tolerance)
The proportion of participants at day 14 (T1), day 30 (T2), day 60 (T3), day 90 (T4),
patient satisfaction with product use and recommendation
The proportion of participants that at day 90 (T4):
Study Arms (2)
UltraFlora® Triplebiotic
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe duration of trial intervention and participation for an individual participant is approximately 3 months (12 weeks). Screening, during which eligibility to participate in the trial is assessed, occurs at baseline. A fixed, orally administered, dose of the study products (UltraFlora® Triplebiotic, 2 capsules/day) are taken daily with breakfast.
Orally administration of 2 capsules/day of placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATORThe duration of trial intervention and participation for an individual participant is approximately 3 months (12 weeks). Screening, during which eligibility to participate in the trial is assessed, occurs at baseline. A fixed, orally administered, dose of the placebo (2 capsules/day) are taken daily with breakfast.
Interventions
The duration of trial intervention and participation for an individual participant is approximately 3 months (12 weeks). Screening, during which eligibility to participate in the trial is assessed, occurs at baseline. A fixed, orally administered, dose of probiotic ( UltraFlora® Triplebiotics, 2 capsules/day) are taken daily with a glass of water.
The duration of trial intervention and participation for an individual participant is approximately 3 months (12 weeks). Screening, during which eligibility to participate in the trial is assessed, occurs at baseline. A fixed, orally administered, dose of placebo (2 capsule/day) are taken daily with a glass of water.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Providing written informed consent
- Males and females of at least 18 years old
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 30 (including 25 and 30) (Weight: 25 \< BMI \< 30)
- Having undergone treatment with GLP-1 for more than 3 months but for less than 1 year.
- Having stopped GLP-1 treatment for a maximum of 4 weeks
- Being willing to maintain stable dietary habits and physical activity levels throughout the trial period
- Being willing not to introduce any other food supplements during the trial period (supplements used in the two weeks prior to enrolling in the trial and used consistently throughout are acceptable, except for probiotics).
You may not qualify if:
- Being on GLP-1 treatment
- Having had any type of bariatric surgery, or planned bariatric surgery during the period of trial participation.
- Suffering from a severe chronic disease (e.g., cancer, HIV, hepatic or renal impairment, diabetes type I), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Coeliac Disease, and/or being immunocompromised.
- Suffering from any uncontrolled endocrine disorder.
- Having consumed any probiotic supplements in the 3 months prior to enrollment.
- Having used any antibiotic treatment in the 3 months prior to enrollment.
- Having a known allergy to the ingredients in the study product.
- Being pregnant or lactating (breastfeeding) or trying to become pregnant.
- Participating in an other clinical trial.
- Suffering from dementia or inability to take the trial treatment in an appropriate way.
- Taking UltraFlora® Triplebiotic or any similar product from competitors prior to trial participation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Metagenics, Inc.lead
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Mieke Van Den Driessche, PhD
Metagenics, Inc.
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Irfan Qureshi, MD
Metagenics, Inc.
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 18, 2025
First Posted
October 6, 2025
Study Start
November 1, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 30, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
July 31, 2026
Last Updated
October 6, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-09
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share