Fiber boost: new study tests Beta-Glucan for easier weight loss
NCT ID NCT07299942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking beta-glucan (a type of fiber) can help healthy women with overweight lose more body weight and fat while on a low-calorie, low-carb diet. It also checks if it reduces hunger and changes appetite-related hormones. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to get either beta-glucan or a placebo for 4 weeks, and researchers will measure weight, body fat, and appetite before and after.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy females living with overweight or obese (BMI of 25 - 39.9 kg/m2). * Age between 18 to 60 years. * Stable body weight for at least 3 months preceding the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers * Irregular menstrual cycle * Exercising more than 75min a week * Pregnant or lactating * Food allergies * Vegan or vegetarian or follow any diet other than the typical Western diet. * Taking dietary supplement at the time of the study.
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Locations
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Human Nutrition, College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Science,
RECRUITINGGlasgow, G31 2ER, United Kingdom
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