The Effect of Probiotic Supported Yogurt Consumption on Gastrointestinal Symptoms

The Effect of Probiotic Supported Yogurt Consumption on Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among People Aged 19-64 Years

Status

Withdrawn

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05566171

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-04

Start date

2024-09-01

Completion date

2025-03-30

Last updated

2025-08-12

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Conditions

Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Keywords

probiotic, gastrointestinal symptoms, constipation

Brief summary

Probiotics have beneficial effect on Gastrointestinal Symptoms. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of probiotic yogurt consumptions on the people who have gastrointestinal symptoms mainly constipation.

Detailed description

In the beginning of the study Constipation Severity Scale and Bristol Stool Scale was applied to the all people who accepted to participate in this study. According to the student T test analysis (α= 0.05, β=0.20 ) 102 people with gastrointestinal symtoms should be included in the study. When 102 people are found with gastrointestinal symptoms second stage of the study will begin. In this stage of the study 102 people are randomly divided into 2 homogeneous groups. 3 day food record will be taken from 102 people at the beginning and again at the end of the study. Probiotic yogurt (Activia Probiotic Yogurt without any aroma-125 g) will be given to one group for 1 month and nothing will be given to the other group (control group).

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTActivia Probiotic Yogurt

Activia probiotic Yogurt will be consumed by participants in this group

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

19 Years to 64 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Living in Izmir * Individuals who are having BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg / m2 * Having gastrointestinal symptoms according to Constipation Severity Scale and Bristol Stool Scale

Exclusion criteria

* Having diagnosed gastrointestinal disease * Regular consumption of probiotic * Using of drug that affects gastrointestinal system * Presence of mental illness

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms (mainly constipation) will decrease in the interventional group	4 weeks	We expect to see improvement in the gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming probiotic yogurt

Countries

Cyprus

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026