Fiber fix for fertility? study tests sperm boost in obese men
NCT ID NCT07112248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking soluble dietary fiber supplements can improve sperm quality in men with obesity. 74 men took either fiber or a placebo for a period. The goal was to see if fiber could help with sperm movement, shape, and count, which are often poor in men with obesity.
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Study facts
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- 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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74 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male, aged 18-60 years; 2. Diagnostic criteria for obesity: BMI ≥ 28 kg/m² and body fat percentage ≥ 25%; 3. Semen samples can be collected, and sperm concentration \> 0. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Spermatogenic dysfunction caused by non-obesity factors; 2. Severe systemic diseases such as cardiovascular/cerebrovascular, hepatic/renal disorders, malignant tumors, uncontrolled diabetes, or thyroid diseases; 3. Recent usage of medications/supplements affecting spermatogenesis or gut microbiota ; 4. Lifestyle factors potentially impairing sperm quality or severe gastrointestinal disorders; 5. Poor compliance, planned imminent fertility, or history of bariatric surgery/weight-loss medications; 6. Significant dietary changes within the past three months.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hubei Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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