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Probiotic for Weight Management in Overweight and Obese Adults

Effectiveness and Safety of Inactivated Akkermansia Muciniphila Akk11 (34B) on Weight and Energy Metabolism in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07507929
Enrollment
76
Registered
2026-04-02
Start date
2026-03-20
Completion date
2026-12-30
Last updated
2026-04-02

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Conditions

Obesity

Brief summary

To evaluate the impact of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila Akk11 capsules versus placebo on body composition (including body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, wrist circumference, visceral fat area, and basal metabolic rate) and serum lipid parameters (TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, and TG) in overweight and obese adults.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTProbiotic

The trial phase of this study lasted 12 weeks, and each patient will make 4 visits (week 0, week 4, week 8, week 12)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo

The trial phase of this study lasted 12 weeks, and each patient will make 4 visits (week 0, week 4, week 8, week 12)

Sponsors

Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 24 kg/m²; 2. Able and willing to provide written informed consent; 3. Willing to comply with the study protocol and required restrictions, including adherence to a low-carbohydrate, energy-restricted diet; 4. No intention to conceive from 14 days prior to screening until 6 months after study completion, and agreement to use effective contraception during this period

Exclusion criteria

1. Recent use of products with similar functions to the investigational product that may interfere with study outcomes; 2. History of psychiatric or neurological disorders, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or known allergies; 3. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning to become pregnant during the study period; 4. Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, liver cirrhosis, or diabetes mellitus; 5. Use of antibiotics within 3 months prior to screening; 6. Inability to comply with the study protocol, including failure to take the investigational product as required or attend scheduled follow-up visits; 7. Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day; 8. Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make the participant unsuitable for the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline in body weight following the interventionBaseline (Week 0) and Weeks 4, 8, and 12Body weight will be assessed using a calibrated digital scale under standardized conditions

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTYing Wu, doctor
yingwu@haust.edu.cn18639283502

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026