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The Impact of Probiotics on Sperm Quality in Middle-aged Men
Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.
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
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.
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