AKK Probiotic Study for Overweight Children and Teens
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement called AKK can help children and teens with obesity improve their weight and metabolic health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help your gut and overall metabolism.
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Who can take part
- Age 7–18 years old
- Diagnosed with obesity (BMI at or above the 95th percentile for your age and gender)
- No hormone disorders, genetic conditions, or severe diseases affecting the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, or blood
- No antibiotics, probiotics, or similar gut products used in the past 3 months
- No steroid medications or weight-affecting drugs (like metformin) used in the past month
- Not allergic to any ingredient in the AKK capsules or placebo, and not enrolled in another clinical trial
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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