MOS Prebiotic Potential in Older Adults (NCT05939336)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Mannooligosaccharides (MOS) derived from baker's yeast may have prebiotic properties such as improving gastrointestinal function. The aims of this study are to determine the effect of MOS on gastrointestinal function and symptoms and fecal microbiota in older adults.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (11 items).
Location: Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Yeast allergy.
- Self-reported kidney disease.
- Elite athletes or long-distance runners.
- Use of antibiotic drugs (e.g., neomycin, rifaximin) within 1 month of the screening visit.
- Current use of laxatives or antidiarrheal medications.
- Use of other investigational products within 3 months of the screening visit.
- Previously or currently being treated for any intestinal disease or condition, including IBS, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, or gastrointestinal cancer (self-report).
- Previous gastrointestinal surgery (e.g., gastric bypass, fundoplication, bowel resection)
- Current cancer treatment
- Currently pregnant
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.