Amaranth protein study explores gut bacteria in overweight children
NCT ID NCT07583043
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a protein from amaranth (a plant) could change the gut bacteria in children with overweight or obesity. 56 children took part, and researchers measured their gut bacteria and blood markers. The goal was to learn more, not to treat or cure the condition.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2018
- Finished
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Jun 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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8 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * children who had not received antibiotics, prebiotics, or other drugs Exclusion Criteria: * children with other diseases and those who refused to sign informed consent form
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dif Muncipal de Mexquitic de Carmona
Mexquitic de Carmona, San Luis Potosí, 78480, Mexico
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