Fiber gummies: a tasty new weapon against obesity?

NCT ID NCT07758387

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether gummies containing polydextrose, a type of dietary fiber, can help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. Participants will take the gummies before meals for 24 weeks, alongside standard diet and exercise advice. The study compares weight loss, appetite, and safety against a placebo to see if this simple supplement could support weight management.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Polydextrose gummies (a dietary fiber supplement)
What this could lead to
If effective, polydextrose gummies could offer a simple, non-drug aid for weight management in people with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the effect on weight loss may be modest. Gastrointestinal discomfort is possible, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

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