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Decoding Gut-Brain Biomarkers and Developing a Minimally Intrusive Gut Microbiome Sampling: Enhancing Cognitive Well-being in Athletes
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The objective of this study is to assess the impact of a psychobiotic supplement on the gut health, neurological markers, and behavior of younger soccer players over the soccer season.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2025-03-10
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2025-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Psychobiotic supplement
The psychobiotic supplement consists of Bifidobacterium lactis CCT 7858 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus CCT 7863, at a final concentration of 1 x 10\^10 CFU/g (GABBIA® Biotechnology, Santa Catarina, Brazil). The intervention will be administered once daily for 90 days, spanning the pre-season and start-season phases with an interval and restarting for 90 days until the end-season phase.
Placebo
The placebo consists of maltodextrin. The intervention will be administered once daily for 90 days, spanning the pre-season and start-season phases with an interval and restarting for 90 days until the end-season phase.
Locations (1)
Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC)
Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brazil