Can a gut health supplement and more fruits help fight obesity?

NCT ID NCT05459909

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether taking a synbiotic supplement (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) and eating more fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of obesity and related health problems in Hong Kong Chinese adults. One hundred overweight or obese participants will follow the diet and/or take the supplement for eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in body weight, body fat, and markers of metabolic health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: synbiotic supplement (probiotics plus prebiotics) and increased fruits and vegetables
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to lower obesity risk and improve metabolic health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants over 8 weeks. Results may not apply to other populations or lead to lasting weight loss.

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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.

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, 000000, Hong Kong

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