Efficacy of Pea Hull Fibre Supplementation

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of this randomized, cross-over study is to explore the effects of pea hull fiber on bowel movement frequency, transit time, appetite, gastrointestinal symptoms, microbiota composition and activity.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT02778230
Run by: University of Florida
People needed: 35
Starts: 2016-06-01
Expected to finish: 2018-12-27
Last updated by the study team: 2019-04-05

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Willing to have height and weight measured and provide demographic information (e.g. age, race, sex).
Willing to consume pea hull fiber and control snacks daily each for a 2-week period
Willing to complete a daily questionnaire regarding general and gastrointestinal wellness throughout the entire 10-weeks study.
Willing to complete the GSRS (Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale) and SNAQ questionnaires bi-weekly at study appointments.
Willing to be interviewed for a 24-hr food recall, 3 times per 2-weeks period throughout the study.
Willing to provide 5 stool samples, one in each 2-weeks period throughout the study.
Willing and be able to provide a valid social security for study payment purposes.

You may not qualify if…

Have any known food allergies.
Are currently taking medications for diarrhea.
Have taken antibiotics within the past four weeks prior to randomization.
Are currently taking probiotics supplements and do not want to discontinue a minimum of two weeks prior to the study.
Have previously or are currently being treated for any diseases or illnesses such as gastrointestinal disease (gastric ulcers, Crohn's, Celiac, ulcerative colitis, etc.).

Where it is running

Food Science and Human Department — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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