Gut bug boosts protein power for athletes?
NCT ID NCT06307821
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a probiotic called Weizmannella coagulans BC99 can help athletes digest protein and build muscle. 72 healthy adults took the probiotic for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in digestion, amino acids, body composition, and hormone levels to see if the probiotic improves nutrient absorption and athletic performance.
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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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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- 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 35 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Voluntarily, in writing, and signing the informed consent form, agreeing to participate in this study; 2. Agree to abide by the protocol and study restrictions; 3. The subject is not allergic to protein products; 4. Male or female subjects aged 18 to 35 years old (including 18 and 35 years old); 5. Male subjects should weigh no less than 50 kilograms. Female subjects must weigh no less than 45 kg. Body mass index (BMI) = weight (kg)/height (m)2, body mass index is in the range of 19.0 to 24.0 kg/m2; 6. No history of hidden risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, liver/kidney function, etc. and metabolic abnormalities. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with allergies and immune deficiency; 2. Donated blood or lost a large amount of blood (≥200 mL) within 3 months before taking the trial drug; 3. Other systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease and other serious lesions of important organs, severe metabolic diseases (diabetes, thyroid disease), severe immune system diseases; no cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension , diabetes, liver/kidney function and other hidden dangers and metabolic abnormalities. 4. Drugs that affect intestinal flora (including antibacterial drugs, microecological preparations, intestinal mucosal protective agents, Chinese patent medicines, etc.) have been used continuously for more than 1 week within 1 month before screening; 5. Subjects judged by other researchers to be unfit to participate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan University of Science and Technology
Luoyang, Henan, 471000, China
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