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NCT06544278
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The Impact of Probiotics on Sperm Quality in Middle-aged Men

Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.

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Summary

The clinical trial aims to investigate the impact of probiotic strain BL21 on sperm quality among 46 middle-aged male participants. The primary objective is to validate whether probiotic strain BL21 can effectively improve sperm quality among middle-aged male participants. Initially, participants were instructed to consume the recommended amount of probiotic powder for approximately 8 weeks. At baseline, week 4, and week 8 endpoints, semen analysis, hormone level testing, serum cytokine testing were conducted on the participants, and stool samples were collected from them.

Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Probiotics on Sperm Quality in Middle-aged Men: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

MALE

Age Range

40 Years - 59 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

46

Start Date

2024-08-30

Completion Date

2025-06-01

Last Updated

2024-08-09

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

probiotic product

During the experiment, subjects take one sachet probiotic product daily. Evaluation is conducted by monitoring the subjects' semen concentration before and after this trial.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Maltodextrin

During the experiment, subjects take one sachet maltodextrin daily with 3.0g. Evaluation is conducted by monitoring the subjects' semen concentration before and after this trial.

Locations (1)

Qilu Hospital of Shangdong University

Jinan, Shangdong, China