Comparing fiber supplements for gut health and comfort
Treatments studied
This study compares different fiber supplements to see which one helps gut health and digestive comfort best. You'll take one daily fiber supplement and wear a small device to measure gas for a few days each week over 5 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30
- Usually eat fewer than 10 grams of fiber per day
- Not currently taking fiber, prebiotic, or probiotic supplements, and not have taken them in the past 4 months
- Be willing to take a daily fiber supplement mixed with water for 5 weeks
- Be willing to wear a small gas-monitoring device for about 22 hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Have a smartphone or computer with internet access to fill out questionnaires
- Not have any digestive conditions like IBS, IBD, or celiac disease
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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