A Clinical Trial Evaluating the Influence of the Ingredients MyCondro™ and Bovine Chondroitin Sul… (NCT07727174) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Clinical Trial Evaluating the Influence of the Ingredients MyCondro™ and Bovine Chondroitin Sulfate on the Behavior of Cells in the Osteoarticular Sphere
France10 participantsStarted 2026-08-26
Plain-language summary
The study evaluates the effect of chondroitin sulfate derived from fermentation (MyCondro™) and bovine chondroitin sulfate, on the health and function of the skeletal system ex vivo, including cartilage, joint capsule, and bone tissue. The primary aim of the study is to determine the influence of human sera enriched with metabolites resulting from the ingestion of the ingredients on the metabolism of human primary cells of cartilage (chondrocytes), joint capsule (synoviocytes) and bone tissue (osteoblasts). Furthermore, the absorption kinetics of MyCondro™ and Bovine CS will be described.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men.
* 18-35 years old (terminals included).
* Liver test in the reference standards.
* Renal assessment in the reference standards.
* NFS in the reference standards.
* CRP in the reference standards.
* Blood pressure compatible with the conduct of the study.
* Non-smoker or occasional smoker (\<5 cigarettes/day or \< 10ml per week of electronic cigarette liquid dosed at 3 mg/ml of nicotine).
* \< to 5 hours of intense sport per week.
* Weight≥ to 60 kg.
* BMI between 20 and 28 kg/m² (terminals not included).
* Subjects able and willing to comply with the protocol and provide written informed consent.
* Subjects affiliated to social security
Exclusion Criteria:
* All types of vaccination under one month.
* Alcohol consumption above WHO standards (\>3 glasses of alcohol per day for men).
* Ongoing treatment (medication, dietary supplement or probiotic) and within 4 weeks prior to inclusion.
* Known pathology (including seasonal).
* Allergy to the study product (all types)
* People with a diet that is not suitable for the conduct of the study (e.g. vegetarian, vegan or vegan diet).
* Change in eating habits in the 4 weeks prior to inclusion.
* Medical and/or surgical history judged by the investigator or his/her representative to be incompatible with the trial.
* Blood donation made in the 3 months prior to the inclusion visit or intending to do so during the study.
* Persons under guardianship, curatorship, deprivation of liberty, safeguard of justice.…
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
1
Cell proliferation properties of human serum enriched with circulating metabolites after MyCondro's or bovine chondroitin sulfate ingestion
Timeframe: up to 5 hours after intervention ingestion
2
Cell metabolism properties of human serum enriched with circulating metabolites after MyCondro's or bovine chondroitin sulfate ingestion
Timeframe: up to 5 hours after intervention ingestion
3
Anti-inflammatory properties of human serum enriched with circulating metabolites after MyCondro's or bovine chondroitin sulfate ingestion
Timeframe: up to 5 hours after intervention ingestion