Could probiotic pasta help fight obesity?

NCT ID NCT04962633

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Federico II University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether eating probiotic-enriched pasta daily for 4 weeks could improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation in overweight and obese adults. Forty healthy men and women with a BMI between 25 and 35 ate either probiotic pasta or regular pasta. Researchers measured blood markers like cholesterol, glucose, and C-reactive protein, as well as gut health and body measurements.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: probiotic pasta
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary addition to help manage weight and reduce inflammation in overweight people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term study (40 people, 4 weeks) with no blinding or long-term follow-up. Results may not be generalizable or clinically significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Agricultural Sciences

Portici, Italy, 80055, Italy

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