RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07401212
GUTLINK4KIDS Intervention
The Impact of Chronic Consumption of Prebiotics on Cognitive and Affective Outcomes, Gut Microbiome Diversity and Composition in 3-5 Year Olds: a Double-blind Placebo-controlled, Parallel-groups Randomised Controlled Trial
Sponsor
University of Reading
Enrollment
106 participants
Start Date
Mar 2, 2026
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to investigate the chronic effects of prebiotic consumption on cognitive, behavioural and gut microbiome outcomes in children aged 3-5 years.
Eligibility
Min Age: 3 YearsMax Age: 5 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Parents (18 years and over) of generally healthy children aged 3-5-years-old (36-71 months) with lower dietary fibre intake than the recommended daily amount (10.4g/day in 18-47-month-olds and less than 12.6g/day in 48-60-month-olds).
Exclusion Criteria3
- Children with a significant acute or chronic co-existing illness (including inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, coeliac disease etc, neurodevelopmental, immunological, psychiatric, or metabolic disorders.
- Children who have taken any pre/probiotic supplements or antibiotic treatment within the 4 weeks prior to enrolment.
- Children with food allergies and intolerances
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Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPrebiotic powder
5g of prebiotic fibre
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo
5g of placebo
Locations(1)
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NCT07401212
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