Impact of a Human Origin Heat Inactivated Probiotic-Lactobacillus Paracasei D3.5 (LpD3.5) as Diet… (NCT07017959) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of a Human Origin Heat Inactivated Probiotic-Lactobacillus Paracasei D3.5 (LpD3.5) as Dietary Supplement on Gut Mucin and Intestinal Permeability in Adults With IBD
United States15 participantsStarted 2025-06-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to study a biological phenomenon of reduced mucin barriers that are linked with increased intestinal permeabil-ity in the gut of individuals with IBD and determine whether and how a human originated, and heat inactivated probiotic LpD3.5 impact these biological mechanisms. We plan a cross-over ran-domized placebo-controlled pilot study of n=15 individuals with IBD, who will be consented with a goal for 10 participants ran-domized in placebo (n=5) and LpD3.5 (n=5) arms to complete the study and will be given two corresponding dietary supple-ment grade capsules per day of placebo or LpD3.5 (167 mg/ capsule), respectively, for 60 days. We will have a 60-day washout period, after which participants will be cross-over in opposite arms and further intervention will be monitored at 30 and 60 days. Stool and blood samples will be collected at base-line (before intervention), and after 30, and 60 days of the start of the intervention. After a 60-day washout interval, the sample collection will be performed in a crossover fashion in opposite arms. We will analyze the levels of post-intervention fecal mucin (marker of gut barriers) between LpD3.5 and placebo groups as primary outcomes. Microbiome indices and phylogenetic abun-dances, and markers of elevated gut permeability (LBP and sCD14) will be as secondary outcomes. Our exploratory out-comes will include inflammation (IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β in blood, and calprotectin in feces), dose and frequency of medica-tions, and QOL questionnaires.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18 years or older.
. Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of IBD, including:
. Participants who can provide informed consent with a signature.
. Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m²
. English Speaking
Exclusion criteria
. History of severe GI surgery.
. History of antibiotics, diarrhea, or vomiting within the past 30 days.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Levels of post-intervention fecal mucin (marker of gut barriers) between LpD3.5 and placebo groups
Timeframe: At baseline (pre), 60 days post intervention and 180 days post intervention
. Use of intravenous corticosteroids within 2 weeks before screening, during screen-ing, or during the study period.
. Diagnosis with cancer and/or going through chemotherapy/radiation therapy within the past 2 years.
. Dramatic weight change (\>20 pounds) in the past 2 weeks.
. Using other microbiome-influencing drugs or interventions.
. Participating in another clinical trial.
1.1 Probiotic use is defined as consumption of ≥108 CFU/day, in the form of tablets, capsules, lozenges, powders, or dairy products in which probiot-ics are a major ingredient 12. Heavily consuming (\>2 servings per day) yogurt, kefir, kombucha and other fermented food products that can influence microbiome.