Probiotic for weight loss in overweight adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a probiotic supplement for helping overweight and obese adults lose weight when combined with a low-carbohydrate, reduced-calorie diet. If you qualify, you'll take the probiotic and follow the diet to see if it helps with weight management.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with a body mass index (BMI) of 24 or higher (clinically overweight).
- You can follow a low-carbohydrate, calorie-restricted diet as part of the study.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You do not have diabetes, digestive conditions like IBS or ulcerative colitis, or liver cirrhosis.
- If you could become pregnant, you agree to use effective birth control during the study and for 6 months after.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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