Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Arrae's Bloat & Calm Alchemy Capsules to Reduce Bloating, Heartburn and Gas, and Alleviate the Intensity of IBS Symptoms
Primary Purpose
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Arrae bloat supplement
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female over 18 years old
- Self-reported (undiagnosed) IBS symptoms, such as self-reported abdominal pain, gas production and bloating after meals, heartburn after meals
- Must be in good health (don't report any medical conditions asked in the screening questionnaire)
- Following a stable, consistent diet regimen
- Agree to refrain from any lifestyle changes that may affect their GI tract and IBS symptoms for the duration of the study
- May have self-reported sleep issues
- May have self-reported mild anxiety/depression
- May have self-reported occasional panic attacks
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior prescriptions for IBS
- Current IBS treatment (e.g. proton pump inhibitors, laxatives)
- Follow an extreme diet intervention
- Experienced severe weight loss in the past 3 months prior to study participation
- Antibiotic usage within 3 months prior of study participation
- Usage any medication or herbal remedies which can affect the GI tract
- Food intolerances/allergies
- Pineapple sensitivity/allergy
- Taking cortisol lowering prescription medication
- Has any of the following medical conditions:
History of GI tract cancers Celiac disease / gluten intolerance GI bleeding Rectal bleeding Heme-positive stool Iron-deficiency anemia Systemic signs of infection Insomnia Moderate to severe depression/anxiety Moderate to severe panic attacks
- Females that are pregnant, want to become pregnant for the duration of the study, or who are breastfeeding
Sites / Locations
- Citruslabs
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Label
Arrae Bloat supplement
Arm Description
The "Bloat" capsules are a blend of 5 herbs and a fruit-based digestive enzyme that target the cause for IBS symptoms.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Reduction in IBS symptoms (bloating, heartburn and gas)
Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale with 0 being the lowest possible score and 5 being the highest) of changes in IBS symptoms between baseline and study intervention period.
Reduction in anxiety symptoms
Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale with 0 being the lowest possible score and 5 being the highest) of changes in anxiety symptoms between baseline and study intervention period.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT05197413
First Posted
January 5, 2022
Last Updated
January 5, 2022
Sponsor
Arrae
Collaborators
Citruslabs
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05197413
Brief Title
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Arrae's Bloat & Calm Alchemy Capsules to Reduce Bloating, Heartburn and Gas, and Alleviate the Intensity of IBS Symptoms
Official Title
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Arrae's Bloat & Calm Alchemy Capsules to Reduce Bloating, Heartburn and Gas, and Alleviate the Intensity of IBS Symptoms
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
January 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 1, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2021 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Arrae
Collaborators
Citruslabs
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
This is an open-label observational crossover trial to study the efficacy of a commercial dietary supplement and its effect on common symptoms of IBS (such as bloating, gas, heartburn, and other symptoms).
Detailed Description
It is hypothesized that the dietary supplement marketed as "Arrae Bloat" will improve subjective wellbeing in trial participants. It is further hypothesized that a second dietary supplement marketed as "Arrae Calm" will support the effects of "Arrae Bloat", while reducing stress, anxiety and panic and promoting restful sleep and easing tension in the body, which has previously been reported in customer feedback studies.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
35 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Arrae Bloat supplement
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The "Bloat" capsules are a blend of 5 herbs and a fruit-based digestive enzyme that target the cause for IBS symptoms.
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Arrae bloat supplement
Intervention Description
The supplement contains organic dandelion root extract, organic lemon balm herb top extract, organic peppermint leaf extract, organic bromelain, organic slippery elm inner bark extract. The capsule itself is made of cellulose, which is not a main active ingredient.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Reduction in IBS symptoms (bloating, heartburn and gas)
Description
Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale with 0 being the lowest possible score and 5 being the highest) of changes in IBS symptoms between baseline and study intervention period.
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
Reduction in anxiety symptoms
Description
Survey-based assessment (0-5 scale with 0 being the lowest possible score and 5 being the highest) of changes in anxiety symptoms between baseline and study intervention period.
Time Frame
8 weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Female over 18 years old
Self-reported (undiagnosed) IBS symptoms, such as self-reported abdominal pain, gas production and bloating after meals, heartburn after meals
Must be in good health (don't report any medical conditions asked in the screening questionnaire)
Following a stable, consistent diet regimen
Agree to refrain from any lifestyle changes that may affect their GI tract and IBS symptoms for the duration of the study
May have self-reported sleep issues
May have self-reported mild anxiety/depression
May have self-reported occasional panic attacks
Exclusion Criteria:
Prior prescriptions for IBS
Current IBS treatment (e.g. proton pump inhibitors, laxatives)
Follow an extreme diet intervention
Experienced severe weight loss in the past 3 months prior to study participation
Antibiotic usage within 3 months prior of study participation
Usage any medication or herbal remedies which can affect the GI tract
Food intolerances/allergies
Pineapple sensitivity/allergy
Taking cortisol lowering prescription medication
Has any of the following medical conditions:
History of GI tract cancers Celiac disease / gluten intolerance GI bleeding Rectal bleeding Heme-positive stool Iron-deficiency anemia Systemic signs of infection Insomnia Moderate to severe depression/anxiety Moderate to severe panic attacks
- Females that are pregnant, want to become pregnant for the duration of the study, or who are breastfeeding
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Citruslabs
City
Santa Monica
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90404
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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