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In this study the effectiveness of probiotic on the microflora of the stomach and its recovery in the stools will be studied in healthy individuals in comparison to an inactive.

The effect of Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856(LactoSpore®) on the modulation of gut microflora and its fecal recovery in healthy human subjects: A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/10/015913
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-10-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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 MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore®): One capsule containing 2 billion spores per day for 28 days Control Intervention1: Placebo: One capsule containing Maltodextrin 200 mg per d

Sponsors

Sami Labs Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 BMI between 20-27 kg/m2 (both inclusive). 2 Non vegetarians and Non smokers 3 Willing to come for regular follow â??up visits. 4 Able to give written informed consent. 5 Willing to avoid the prebiotic and probiotic food supplements, laxatives and foods having laxative effects during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Use of antibiotics. 2 Any underlying gastrointestinal complaints like colonic irritation. 3 Not taking any medication with gastrointestinal activity like laxatives. 4 Had not taken antibiotics for 3 months prior to starting the study. 5 Consumption of Yogurt, curd, prebiotic or probiotic supplements as part of their daily diet. 6 Participation in a clinical study during the preceding 90 days. 7 Not willing to abide by the study procedures or not willing to provide stool samples for the study. 8 Pregnancy and lactating. 9 Presently suffering from any inflammatory disorders and mental illness. 10 History of drug or alcohol abuse in the last 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1 Biomarkers 2 Faecal Sampling 3 Subject Abdominal Life Questionnaire 4 Bristol Stool Chart QuestionnaireTimepoint: 1 Biomarkers(Visit2 and Visit4) 2 Faecal Sampling(Visit2 and Visit4) 3 Subject Abdominal Life Questionnaire(Visit2,Visit3 and Visit4) 4 Bristol Stool Chart Questionnaire(Visit2 and Visit4)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1 Adverse and Serious adverse eventsTimepoint: 1 Adverse and Serious adverse events (Visit3 and Visit4)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMr Shaji Paulose

Sami labs Limited

renuka@samilabs.com08028397973

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026