Oat fiber supplement shows promise for digestion and blood sugar control
NCT ID NCT06739941
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how well healthy adults tolerate different doses of an oat fiber supplement called BG-OS. Sixty participants took either 5, 10, or 20 grams daily for several weeks. Researchers tracked digestive symptoms, blood sugar levels after eating white rice, and collected stool and blood samples. The goal was to see if the fiber is easy on the stomach and if it helps control blood sugar spikes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Oat fiber (BG-OS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement that supports digestive health and helps manage blood sugar spikes after meals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with health conditions. The main focus is on tolerability, not proven health benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Healthy adults aged 18 to 70 years. * Language Proficiency: Able to read and understand English. * Informed Consent: Capable of providing informed consent. * Technology Access: Must have a personal smartphone device. * Able to download an app * Study Commitment: Willing and able to complete all study assessments over a period of up to 7 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Technology Access: Lack of a smartphone and/or internet access. * Medical Conditions: Significant abnormal laboratory values (CBC, CMP, or A1C ≥ 6.5%) at screening. Diagnosed with gastrointestinal, digestive, or metabolic diseases, including: Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis Irritable bowel syndrome Celiac disease Gluten allergy Diabetes Obesity Significant illness, disease, or condition that may interfere with study participation or outcomes, as determined by the principal investigator. * Allergies: Known allergic reactions to any component of the study product or rice challenge product. * Medications: Prescribed medications likely to influence study measures. * Diet and Supplements: Use of fiber supplements within 30 days prior to enrollment or during the study. Major changes in diet or exercise 30 days prior to enrollment or during the study. * Antibiotics Use: Use of antibiotics within 30 days prior to enrollment or during the study. * Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or currently breastfeeding. * Substance Use: Excessive alcohol use or substance abuse. * Compliance Concerns: Unlikely to comply with the study protocol for any reason, as determined by the principal investigator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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People Science Inc.
Los Angeles, California, 90034, United States
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