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Protocol summary

Study aim
Evaluating effects of probiotic and magnesium co-supplementation on mood, intestinal barrier function and stool microbial populations in obese subjects with metabolic mood syndrome
Design
A two-arm, parallel double blind controlled randomized clinical trial
Settings and conduct
Recruitment will take place in Imama Reza Clinic, Shiraz,Iran. Two assessors will collect data and conduct random allocation according to the orders already provided by a statistician. Intervention and placebo capsules will be in same containers with labels "A" or"B" provided by a non involved faculty, so both subjects and assessors will be blinded to the intervention type.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
men and women with age range of 18 to 50 years old willing to participate in the study, with Body Mass Index≥30 and waist circumference>=85cm and 102 cm in women and men, respectively. Beck Depression Inventory scores ranging from 17 to 40. No history of chronic diseases. Not using probiotics in the last 2 months, or antibiotic in the last 3 months. Pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause, regular smoking or alcohol use, addiction, regular intake of anti-inflammatory drugs and using magnesium, omega-3, and anti-oxidants in the previous month will also make subjects un-eligible for the study Exclusion Criteria: pregnancy, significant change in diet or physical activity, starting new drugs or antibiotics, and not intending to continue study protocols.
Intervention groups
One capsule containing probiotic species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria + a capsule containing magnesium chloride. Control group will receive identical capsules containing maltodextrin
Main outcome variables
Glucose, insulin, insulin resistance markers,cortisol, Zonulin, Endotoxin, CRP, Beck,MoCA & DASS scores,, quality of life, stool population of Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Akkermensia Muciniphila,anthropometric measures

General information

Reason for update
After we reviewed the evidence and based on consultation with our statistician our team decided to decrease the intervention period from 12 to 9 weeks. Furthermore, a number of outcome variables has been added to the previously recorded variables including: serum levels of cortisol, insulin, fasting glucose, C-reactive protein, as well as markers of insulin resistance (ًQUICKI,HOMAIR), DASS anexiety,stress and depression scores, Quality of life, and percent of fat-free mass and fat mass.
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20191127045525N1
Registration date: 2020-04-07, 1399/01/19
Registration timing: prospective

Last update: 2021-09-12, 1400/06/21
Update count: 1
Registration date
2020-04-07, 1399/01/19
Registrant information
Name
Sepideh Mahboobi
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 71 3832 3281
Email address
sepidmahboobi@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2020-04-20, 1399/02/01
Expected recruitment end date
2020-09-21, 1399/06/31
Actual recruitment start date
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Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
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Scientific title
Effects of co-supplementation with probiotic and magnesium on components of microbiota-gut-brain axis including mood, intestinal barrier function and stool microbial populations in obese subjects with metabolic mood syndrome
Public title
Probiotic applications in obesity and related mood disorders
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
ٌWilling to participate in the study Age range of 18 to 50 years Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 and waist circumference (WC) more than 85cm in women and 102 cm in men Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores ranging between 17 to 40 Not taking probiotic supplements in the last 2 months and antibiotics in the last 3 months Absence of chronic liver, kidney, cardiovascular, GI and infectious diseases as well as diabetes, and severe neurological and psychiatric disorders. Not using anti-depressants Not using antioxidants, omega-3 and magnesium supplements less than one month prior to study commencement Not regular use of steroid and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs No regular alcohol drinking or smoking, No opioid addiction No history of heart attack, not being pregnant or intending pregnancy, not being in breastfeeding or menopausal states.
Exclusion criteria:
pregnancy, any significant change in diet or physical activity, starting new drugs or antibiotics, and not intending to continue study protocols.
Age
From 18 years old to 50 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Care provider
  • Investigator
Sample size
Target sample size: 90
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
By implementing block randomization method using blocks of four, eligible subjects will be randomly allocated to either intervention or control group. Allocation concealment will be conducted by application of sealed envelopes containing active or placebo, created by a colleague that is not involved with data gathering and participant evaluation.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
All active capsules and placebo will be the same in size, color, odor, taste and other related characteristics. Furthermore, the packaging will be the same so neither data collectors and outcome assessors (that are the same in the present study) nor participants will be aware of the intervention type.
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Zand street
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
71345-1978
Approval date
2020-03-03, 1398/12/13
Ethics committee reference number
IR.SUMS.REC.1398.1375

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Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Zand street
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
71345-1978
Approval date
2020-05-30, 1399/03/10
Ethics committee reference number
IR.SUMS.REC.1399.212

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Obesity with mood disorders
ICD-10 code
E66.0
ICD-10 code description
Obesity due to excess calories

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score
Timepoint
Before commencement and after 12 weeks of intervention
Method of measurement
Beck Depression Questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Beck anxiety questionnaire

2

Description
Plasma Zonulin Levels
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
ELIZA

3

Description
Plasma Endotoxin
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
ELIZA

4

Description
Some Stool Bacterial populations
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Real time PCR

5

Description
Waist
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Tape meter

6

Description
Weight
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Body analyzer (Inbody)

7

Description
Body mass index
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Body analyzer (Inbody)

8

Description
fat mass
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Body analyzer (Inbody)

9

Description
fat free mass
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Body analyzer (Inbody)

10

Description
Quality of life
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
qol-12 questionnaire

11

Description
depression . stress and anxiety scores
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
DASS anxiety, stress & depression questionnaire

12

Description
Fasting serum cortisol
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
ELIZA

13

Description
Fasting blood glucose
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Autoanalyzer

14

Description
Fasting serum insulin
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
ELIZA

15

Description
Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMAIR)
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
FORMULA

16

Description
quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index (QUICKI)
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
FORMULA

17

Description
C-reactive protein
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
ELIZA

18

Description
Serum magnesium
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Autoanalyzer

19

Description
Montreal Cognitive Assessment score (MoCA)
Timepoint
Before commencement and 9 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Questionnaire

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group will recieve 1 gram Capsule containing lactobacillus and bifidobacteria at dose of 3*10 9 CFU + one capsule containing 1 gram magnesium chloride providing 250 milligrams of elemental magnesium on a daily basis after one of main meals (preferably dinner)
Category
Other

2

Description
Control group will receive two 1-gram capsules containing maldodextrin similar to those with active components based on color, shape, odor, weight, and packaging, on a daily basis after a main meal (preferably dinner).
Category
Placebo

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Imam Reza Clinic
Full name of responsible person
Professor Mohammad Hassan Eftekhari
Street address
Namazi Square
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
7134814336
Phone
+98 71 3725 1007
Email
sepidmahboobi@gmail.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr Younes Ghasemi
Street address
Zand Blvd
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
1433671348
Phone
+98 71 3230 5410
Email
ghasemiy@sums.ac.ir
Grant name
Razi Festival
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
60
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Sepideh Mahboobi
Position
PhD Candidate
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Razi Blvd
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
7134814336
Phone
+98 71 3832 3281
Fax
Email
sepidmahboobi@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Sepideh Mahboobi
Position
PhD Candidate
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Razi Blvd
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
7134814336
Phone
+98 71 3832 3281
Fax
Email
sepidmahboobi@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Sepideh Mahboobi
Position
PhD Candidate
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Nutrition
Street address
Razi Blvd
City
Shiraz
Province
Fars
Postal code
7134814336
Phone
+98 71 3832 3281
Fax
Email
sepidmahboobi@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Justification/reason for indecision/not sharing IPD
There is no further information
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
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