Can probiotics help control appetite in adults with overweight or obesity?
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking probiotics can help regulate appetite in people who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to understand if these supplements can support weight management by affecting hunger and fullness signals.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher.
- Your weight has been stable (no more than 7 pounds gained or lost) in the last 3 months.
- You are willing to avoid donating blood for several weeks before, during, and after the study.
- You do not have diabetes, certain medical conditions (like serious heart, kidney, or autoimmune disease), or gastrointestinal issues (like Crohn's, colitis, or IBS).
- You are not pregnant, do not smoke or vape, and do not have food intolerances (like lactose) or follow a vegan diet.
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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