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Probiotic

Probiotics for Mental Wellness (Moa Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Divya Nair
Research Sponsored by Fonterra Research Centre
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks
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Summary

This trial tests if taking probiotics affects mental wellbeing in healthy adults w/moderate stress. Participants take either probiotic or placebo, answer questionnaires & use wearable device.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-60 in the US who feel moderately stressed but aren't on depression or anxiety meds, haven't taken antibiotics recently, and have no coconut allergies. Participants need a smartphone, internet, and computer access.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if taking a probiotic capsule daily improves mental wellbeing compared to a placebo (a dummy pill). It involves answering questionnaires at three different times and wearing a wearable device throughout the study.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Probiotics are generally considered safe with few side effects; however, some individuals might experience digestive discomfort such as gas or bloating initially when starting probiotics.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Mental wellbeing
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Depression scores
Change in Salivary cortisol
Change in Stress scores
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Probiotic ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Probiotic
2013
Completed Phase 4
~3570

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Fonterra Research CentreLead Sponsor
8 Previous Clinical Trials
1,274 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Mental Health Wellness
120 Patients Enrolled for Mental Health Wellness
Sun GenomicsUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
350 Total Patients Enrolled
Divya NairPrincipal InvestigatorSunGenomics
~26 spots leftby Jul 2025
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