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Symbiotic Use in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by University of North Florida
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity of North Florida
Started2024-01-08
Est. completion2024-08
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site

Summary

The purpose of this double blind, randomized control trial would be to test the efficacy of a once daily, multi strain symbiotic on gut health changes in weight loss surgery patients by testing stool samples prior to administration and then three months post administration of the symbiotic to monitor any changes in bacteria in the stool samples. Study participants will also complete a survey that evaluates their bowel habits, stool consistency, and gastrointestinal related symptoms.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* 12 months or greater post malabsorptive weight loss procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* LapBand or Intra-gastric balloon patients due to lack of surgical alteration to gut
* Individuals who have not had an approved weight loss procedure
* Individuals with impaired gastrointestinal function which would impair ingestion of oral supplement
* Individuals with impaired gastrointestinal function which would impair ability to collect stool sample
* Inability to comprehend and complete assessment tools
* Inability to adhere to 90-day capsule supplement administration
* Currently taking daily probiotic, prebiotic, or symbiotic supplement
* Currently taking antibiotic treatment from physician

Conditions2

Bariatric Surgery CandidateWeight Loss

Locations1 site

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Andrea Y Arikawa, PhD904-620-1433a.arikawa@unf.edu

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