This study aims to investigate the chronic effects of prebiotic consumption on cognitive, behavioural and gut microbiome outcomes in children aged 3-5 years.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents (18 years and over) of generally healthy children aged 3-5-years-old (36-71 months) with lower dietary fibre intake than the recommended daily amount (10.4g/day in 18-47-month-olds and less than 12.6g/day in 48-60-month-olds).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with a significant acute or chronic co-existing illness (including inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, coeliac disease etc, neurodevelopmental, immunological, psychiatric, or metabolic disorders.
* Children who have taken any pre/probiotic supplements or antibiotic treatment within the 4 weeks prior to enrolment.
* Children with food allergies and intolerances
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
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Child Behaviour Checklist Ages 1.5-5
Timeframe: This measure will be taken at baseline (pre intervention), week 8 (post intervention) and week 12 (after 4-week wash-out)