Effects of a Placebo Probiotic on Gut Health and General Well-being in Individuals With Mild Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Healthy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart · Other
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About This Trial
The present study is aimed at exploring whether positive expectations of receiving a three-week treatment with a probiotic supplement (in fact a placebo) improve symptoms of gastrointestinal distress and promote physical and emotional well-being in healthy individuals with mild gastrointestinal symptoms. At first, a comparison is planned between (1) a classic deceptive placebo manipulation (Decept…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 20 and 65
* Individuals with mild gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., digestive issues, acid reflux, constipation) such that normal every-day activities are not severly compromised.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with a diagnosis of functional gastrointestinal di…
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