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To study the effect of probiotic on protein absorption and muscle strength

Double blind randomized control trial to study the effect of probiotic supplements, Bacillus coagulans UNIQUE IS2 and Bacillus clausii on protein absorption, body composition, muscle strength, and immunity in resistance trained adult males.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/03/008117
Enrollment
90
Registered
2017-03-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Bacillus Coagulans: 2 billion Bacillus Coagulans with 20 gm whey protein/day, orally Intervention2: Bacillus Clausii: 2 billion Bacillus Clausii with 20 grams whey protein/day orally C

Sponsors

unique biotech
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Normal and healthy male Subject is willing and able to comply with the protocol and diet Attending gym regularly Is willing to refrain from eating any yogurt or lacto fermented beverages during the study Is willing to refrain from using any dietary supplements or nutritionals during the study Not taking any new vitamin and/or mineral supplements for last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subject having any medical conditions 2. Subject having a history of or currently has any gastrointestinal disease or disorder or any inflammatory bowel condition such as Cohn’s disease, short bowel, ulcerative colitis, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 3. Subject is lactose intolerant (self-professed or diagnosed). 4. If a subject has had any stomach or intestinal surgery (i.e. gastric bypass). 5. Subject on medications for diarrhea, constipation, heart burn or any other gastrointestinal problems. 6. Subject currently taking laxatives or has taken laxatives within the 30 days prior to screening/ enrollment. 7. Subject currently taking antibiotics (or any drug that significantly interferes With bacterial flora) or has taken antibiotics Within the 60 days prior to screening/enrollment. 8. Subject currently taking or has in the past 30 days used probiotics/prebiotics (including yogurt and lacto-fermented beverages) or any digestive enzymes [prescription or over-the-counter (OTC)]. 9. Subject having known allergy to the ingredients in the test product.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
protein absorption and utilizationTimepoint: 30 days, 60 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
i. Body composition of the subjects. ii. Measures of perceived gastrointestinal health and upper respiratory health of the subjects. iii. muscle strength, girth and performance. iv. Cardio respiratory fitness. v. Oxidative stress and antioxidant status of the subjects. Timepoint: 60 days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNidhi Bhatia Sachdev

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

lakshmy_ram@yahoo.com1126594659

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026