CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Limosilactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17648 in Healthy Adults Reporting Upper Gastrointestinal Discomfort

United States324 participantsStarted 2025-09-08

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the food supplement containing a postbiotic (inanimate) Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 works to improve the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal discomfort in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 reduce the frequency of the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal discomfort, including acid reflux-related and dyspeptic symptoms, and its relief rate, over 8 weeks of intake? 2. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 improve gastrointestinal-related quality of life, and perceived stress? 3. How well do participants tolerate the L. reuteri DSM 17648 supplement? 4. Does L. reuteri DSM 17648 have an effect on the gut microbiota? (Exploratory aim) Researchers will compare supplement containing L. reuteri DSM 17648 to a placebo (a look-alike supplement capsule that contains no L. reuteri DSM 17648). Participants will: * Take L. reuteri DSM 17648 supplement or a placebo every day for 8 weeks * Answer questionnaires once every 2 weeks * Provide stool samples for microbiome assessment at 2 timepoints (baseline and end of study (8 weeks)) * provide weekly information on investigational product intake and any adverse event records

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Be male or female.
. Anyone with a BMI less than or equal to 32 kg/m².
. Be aged 30-70.
. Anyone currently experiencing occasional upper gastrointestinal discomfort (approximately 2 times/week over the past month), including the following:
. Heartburn
. Upper abdominal pain
. Reflux
. Pain or burning in the stomach

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in the total score of Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG) at 8 weeks

Timeframe: Baseline; 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07163637

SponsorNovozymes A/S

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-27

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