Efficacy of LcS-Fermented Milk on Constipation-Related Symptoms in Filipino Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-59
SponsorUniversity of Santo Tomas
About this trial
The primary purpose of this study is to investigate whether the consumption of a probiotic drink (with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS)) relieves constipation-related symptoms of Filipino adults, specifically its effect on stool consistency, frequency, and duration, and on gastrointestinal discomfort.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Filipino adult male or female aged 18 to 59 years old
Apparently healthy adults with constipation-related symptoms of hard to lumpy stools (Bristol Stool Form Scale 1-2) in 25% or more of defecations in a week
With cold storage at home
Disqualifiers
Habitual intake of food items containing probiotics and prebiotics as food supplements (previous 3 months, at least three times per week)
Constipation due to organic or neurologic origin
High fiber intake (>30 g/day)
Pregnant or lactating
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Experimental: Probiotic with LcS
- Control
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
University of Santo Tomas
Lead sponsor
Yakult Honsha Co., LTD
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov