Effects of Arabinoxylan-Oligosaccharides Compared to Other Prebiotics in Healthy Subjects

February 26, 2009 updated by: KU Leuven

Effects of Arabinoxylan-Oligosaccharides on Colonic Metabolism and Microbial Composition Compared to Other Prebiotics in Healthy Subjects

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides (AXOS) on the colonic metabolism and microbial composition, and to compare these effects with the reference prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharide enriched inulin.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

20

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Belgium
      • Leuven, Belgium, 3000
        • Department of Gastrointestinal Research, Laboratory Digestion and Absorption

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy
  • 18-45 years
  • regular eating pattern

Exclusion Criteria:

  • gastrointestinal complaints
  • antibiotic intake
  • medication influencing gut transit or microbiota
  • abdominal surgery
  • pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: FOS-IN
prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharide enriched inulin
Dietary supplement: FOS-IN

prebiotic fructo-oligosaccharide enriched inulin

intake period: 2 weeks, 1.25 or 2.50g every morning and evening

Other Names:
  • Synergy1, Orafti, Tienen
Experimental: AXOS
arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides (AXOS)
Dietary supplement: AXOS

arabinoxylan-oligosaccharides (AXOS)

intake period: 2 weeks, 1.25 or 2.50g every morning and evening

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

KU Leuven

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 25, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 26, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 27, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 27, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 26, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AXOS 001

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