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The Effect of a Multistrain Probiotic on Metformin Tolerance and Efficacy With Microbiota and Stool Metabolome in Insulin-resistant Women - a 12-week Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study

Primary Purpose

Insulin Resistance

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Poland
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
the group GS (probiotic)
the group GP (placebo)
Sponsored by
Poznan University of Physical Education
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Insulin Resistance focused on measuring Insulin Resistance, Multistrain Probiotic, Gut Microbiota

Eligibility Criteria

25 Years - 45 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: women 25-45 years old, menstruating, BMI 25-32.9 kg / m2, insulin resistance based on the HOMA-IR index (cut-off point 2.5 Exclusion Criteria: type 1 and 2 diabetes, poorly controlled arterial hypertension (mean SBP values> 140mmHg and / or mean DBP values> 90mmHg) within the last month and / or the need to modify pharmacological treatment, 2nd degree obesity, BMI> 35 kg / m2, lipid disorders requiring pharmacological treatment in the last 3 months before the start of observation or during observation, positive history of ischemic heart disease, carotid and / or lower limb atherosclerosis, features of heart failure on physical examination and / or additional examinations (chest X-ray, echocardiography), clinically significant arrhythmias or conduction disturbances, chronic kidney disease with creatinine clearance <60mL / min / 1.73m2, clinically significant impairment of liver function (transaminase values 3 times the normal range), acute or chronic, clinically evident inflammatory process (diseases of connective tissue and joints, inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, inflammation of the head and neck), acute infection in the last month, Cancer, alcohol abuse, drug addiction, taking medications that may interfere with test results, Taking antibiotics, steroids, antifungal and antiparasitic agents 4 weeks before the examination (not applicable to topical antifungal agents). taking pre - and / or probiotics in the last 12 weeks before the test travel to tropical countries in the last 4 weeks prior to the survey other conditions that may pose any risk to the patient during the follow-up.

Sites / Locations

  • Poznan University of Physical Education

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

the group GS

the group GP

Arm Description

probiotic treatment group, ca. 20 participants

placebo group, ca. 20 participants

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Qualitative assessment of intestinal microbiota in stool samples
gut bacteria species in stool will be assessed using the shallow shotgun sequencing method, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing)
Quantitive change in intestinal microbiota in stool samples
determination of quantitative (Colony forming units - CFU) changes in bacteria in the stool - the shallow shotgun sequencing method, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) molecular analysis will be used to assess the changes
Intestinal metabolome in stool samples
metabolomic analysis (endogenous metabolism (catabolism of amino acids, lipids), biotransformation products under the influence of xenobiotics (e.g., caffeine), fatty acid biosynthesis, fatty acid derivatives, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, biosynthesis of primary bile acids, amino acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, unknown metabolites, non-targeted metabolome, short-chain fatty acids) will be performed on a quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled with a time-of-flight (QToF) analyzer connected to the AB Sciex - TripleTOF® 6600+ high performance liquid chromatograph (UHPLC)
Indicators of insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate metabolism
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance such as concentrations of glucose, insulin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C), myoglobin
Evaluation of indicators in stool
Determination of intestinal inflammatory index - fecal calprotectin, determination of intestinal permeability index - fecal zonulin and determination of intestinal membrane inflammatory index sIgA in feces (RT-PCR and Western blotting).
Indicators of lipid metabolism
Concentrations of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, oxidatively modified LDL lipoprotein (oxLDL), paraoxonase (PON) activity, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK-9)
Transcription factors regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARγ; NR1C3), PPARγ coactivator, coactivator 1 α ( PGC -1α)
Adipokines and myokines
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance such as leptin, adiponectin, resistin, wisfatin, retinol-binding protein type 4 (RBP4), lipocalin-2, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9)
Indicators of inflammation
C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha), lipocalin-2
Indicators of vascular endothelial function
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance and endothelial function, such as endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), homocysteine, plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1), adhesion molecules (sVCAM-1, ICAM-1), monocyte chemoattractant 1(MCP-1), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-9 and MMP-2), cytosolic fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs)
Indicators of a disrupted intestinal barrier in the blood
zonulin, intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Gastrointestinal disorders questionnaire
assessment of gastrointestinal disorders using the Rome IV Questionnaire for adults (selected questions on irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea); the statements of the questionnaire relate to frequency and intensity of disorders; higher scores mean worse outcome
Body mass analysis (BMI, kg/m^2)
determination of body weight and composition using the electrical bioimpedance method
Body composition analysis (percent of total body mass
assessment of bone, fat and fat-free mass using the electrical bioimpedance method
Composite measure of Diet composition assessed by food diaries
assessment of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins intake using food diaries (grams)

Full Information

First Posted
April 6, 2023
Last Updated
October 13, 2023
Sponsor
Poznan University of Physical Education
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06092060
Brief Title
The Effect of a Multistrain Probiotic on Metformin Tolerance and Efficacy With Microbiota and Stool Metabolome in Insulin-resistant Women - a 12-week Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study
Official Title
The Effect of a Multi-strain Probiotic Consisting of: Bifidobacterium Lactis W52, Lactobacillus Brevis W63, Lactobacillus Casei W56, Lactococcus Lactis W19, Lactococcus Lactis W58, Lactobacillus Acidophilus W37, Bifidobacterium Bifidum W23, Bifidobacterium Lactis W51, and Lactobacillus Salivarius W24 on Metformin Tolerance and Efficacy With Microbiota and Stool Metabolome in Insulin-resistant Women - a 12-week Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 1, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 1, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 20, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Poznan University of Physical Education

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of metformin on insulin sensitivity and vascular endothelial function with respect to gut microbiota and metabolome in women with established insulin resistance and its tolerance after 12 weeks of probiotic therapy. The hypothesis is probiotic therapy in women with established insulin resistance undergoing metformin treatment increases the drug's efficacy to improve insulin sensitivity and intestinal endothelial function, and reduces gastrointestinal side effects. Study participants will be randomly assigned to 2 groups, taking a probiotic (GS) or a placebo (GP). The randomization scheme will be computer-generated using permuted blocks of block size 4.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Insulin Resistance
Keywords
Insulin Resistance, Multistrain Probiotic, Gut Microbiota

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
the group GS
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
probiotic treatment group, ca. 20 participants
Arm Title
the group GP
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
placebo group, ca. 20 participants
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
the group GS (probiotic)
Intervention Description
The probiotic-supplemented group will receive 2 capsules of freeze-dried powder of a probiotic mixture containing the following bacterial strains twice a day, 3-month: Bifidobacterium lactis W52, Lactobacillus brevis W63, Lactobacillus casei W56, Lactococcus lactis W19, Lactococcus lactis W58, Lactobacillus acidophilus W37, Bifidobacterium bifidum W23, Bifidobacterium lactis W51, Lactobacillus salivarius W24
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
the group GP (placebo)
Intervention Description
The placebo group will receive 2 capsules consisting of the probiotic product carrier, which is corn starch and maltodextrin, twice a day, 3-month.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Qualitative assessment of intestinal microbiota in stool samples
Description
gut bacteria species in stool will be assessed using the shallow shotgun sequencing method, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Quantitive change in intestinal microbiota in stool samples
Description
determination of quantitative (Colony forming units - CFU) changes in bacteria in the stool - the shallow shotgun sequencing method, NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) molecular analysis will be used to assess the changes
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Intestinal metabolome in stool samples
Description
metabolomic analysis (endogenous metabolism (catabolism of amino acids, lipids), biotransformation products under the influence of xenobiotics (e.g., caffeine), fatty acid biosynthesis, fatty acid derivatives, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, biosynthesis of primary bile acids, amino acid metabolism, sphingolipid metabolism, unknown metabolites, non-targeted metabolome, short-chain fatty acids) will be performed on a quadrupole mass spectrometer coupled with a time-of-flight (QToF) analyzer connected to the AB Sciex - TripleTOF® 6600+ high performance liquid chromatograph (UHPLC)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Indicators of insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate metabolism
Description
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance such as concentrations of glucose, insulin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C), myoglobin
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Evaluation of indicators in stool
Description
Determination of intestinal inflammatory index - fecal calprotectin, determination of intestinal permeability index - fecal zonulin and determination of intestinal membrane inflammatory index sIgA in feces (RT-PCR and Western blotting).
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Indicators of lipid metabolism
Description
Concentrations of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, oxidatively modified LDL lipoprotein (oxLDL), paraoxonase (PON) activity, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK-9)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Transcription factors regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
Description
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPARγ; NR1C3), PPARγ coactivator, coactivator 1 α ( PGC -1α)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Adipokines and myokines
Description
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance such as leptin, adiponectin, resistin, wisfatin, retinol-binding protein type 4 (RBP4), lipocalin-2, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Indicators of inflammation
Description
C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha), lipocalin-2
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Indicators of vascular endothelial function
Description
Analysis of biochemical indicators related to insulin resistance and endothelial function, such as endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), homocysteine, plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1), adhesion molecules (sVCAM-1, ICAM-1), monocyte chemoattractant 1(MCP-1), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-9 and MMP-2), cytosolic fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Indicators of a disrupted intestinal barrier in the blood
Description
zonulin, intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP)
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Gastrointestinal disorders questionnaire
Description
assessment of gastrointestinal disorders using the Rome IV Questionnaire for adults (selected questions on irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea); the statements of the questionnaire relate to frequency and intensity of disorders; higher scores mean worse outcome
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Body mass analysis (BMI, kg/m^2)
Description
determination of body weight and composition using the electrical bioimpedance method
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Body composition analysis (percent of total body mass
Description
assessment of bone, fat and fat-free mass using the electrical bioimpedance method
Time Frame
up to 10 months
Title
Composite measure of Diet composition assessed by food diaries
Description
assessment of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins intake using food diaries (grams)
Time Frame
up to 10 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
25 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: women 25-45 years old, menstruating, BMI 25-32.9 kg / m2, insulin resistance based on the HOMA-IR index (cut-off point 2.5 Exclusion Criteria: type 1 and 2 diabetes, poorly controlled arterial hypertension (mean SBP values> 140mmHg and / or mean DBP values> 90mmHg) within the last month and / or the need to modify pharmacological treatment, 2nd degree obesity, BMI> 35 kg / m2, lipid disorders requiring pharmacological treatment in the last 3 months before the start of observation or during observation, positive history of ischemic heart disease, carotid and / or lower limb atherosclerosis, features of heart failure on physical examination and / or additional examinations (chest X-ray, echocardiography), clinically significant arrhythmias or conduction disturbances, chronic kidney disease with creatinine clearance <60mL / min / 1.73m2, clinically significant impairment of liver function (transaminase values 3 times the normal range), acute or chronic, clinically evident inflammatory process (diseases of connective tissue and joints, inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, inflammation of the head and neck), acute infection in the last month, Cancer, alcohol abuse, drug addiction, taking medications that may interfere with test results, Taking antibiotics, steroids, antifungal and antiparasitic agents 4 weeks before the examination (not applicable to topical antifungal agents). taking pre - and / or probiotics in the last 12 weeks before the test travel to tropical countries in the last 4 weeks prior to the survey other conditions that may pose any risk to the patient during the follow-up.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Joanna Karolkiewicz, Prof
Organizational Affiliation
Poznan University of Physical Education
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Poznan University of Physical Education
City
Poznań
ZIP/Postal Code
61-871
Country
Poland

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