About this trial
The expected outcome of this study is that continuous 8-week supplementation with the PI-YSP-0111 prebiotic formulation will exert beneficial effects on gut microbiota modulation and liver health.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Healthy males or females aged 18 to 65 years.
BMI between 23.0 and 40.0 kg/m².
Waist circumference: ≥ 90 cm for males and ≥ 80 cm for females.
Participants are willing to maintain their usual dietary habits, daily routines, and physical activity levels during the study period, and have no plans to relocate.
Disqualifiers
Presence of gastrointestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Crohn's disease, or a history of bariatric surgery.
Recent history of acute gastroenteritis, constipation or diarrhea; psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression or schizophrenia); cardiovascular diseases (e.g., hypertension); known allergy or hypersensitivity to the investigational product; extreme dietary habits; significant body weight change (>4.5 kg) within the past three months; recent use of antibiotics or antifungal agents; or use of medications affecting gastrointestinal function (such as probiotics, laxatives, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]).
Exposure to unapproved medications, alcohol abuse, or substance abuse.
Female-specific conditions, including significant gastrointestinal symptoms during menstruation, irregular menstrual cycles, pregnancy, planned pregnancy, or breastfeeding (participants who become pregnant during the study period will also be excluded).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- PI-YSP-0111 formulation (High-dose)
- PI-YSP-0111 formulation (Low-dose)
- Placebo group(High-dose)
- Placebo group(Low-dose)
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Taipei Medical University
Lead sponsor
Yung Shin Pharm. Ind. Co., Ltd.
Collaborator