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Effects of CharcoCaps® (Activated Charcoal) vs. Placebo on Intestinal Gas Production

NCT05510778 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2022-08-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Consumption of a high-fiber diet, often consisting of beans and vegetables, is recommended for improvements in overall health. Unfortunately, intake of the above-mentioned foods is often associated with a significant increase in intestinal gas production. In addition to gas, abdominal bloating, cramping, and associated symptoms can prove unacceptable-leading people to limit or abandon the consumption of bean-rich meals.

In an attempt to reduce gas formation and the ensuing symptoms, various anti-gas products have been developed and are sold on the market. One such non-prescription product is Beano, a solution of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase. In addition to alpha-galactosidase, activated charcoal has also been used successfully in some, but not all, studies and may be a good option for certain individuals.

CharcoCaps® is a branded form of activated charcoal that has been sold for several years.That said, no controlled studies have been conducted using CharcoCaps®. This study will investigate the effects of ingesting CharcoCaps® before and following the meal on the amount of gas produced, the number of flatus events, and associated symptoms of GI distress during the 6-hour post meal ingestion period.

Conditions

  • Intestinal Gas

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Charcocaps

250 mg capsules containing Activated charcoal, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, and Carmine

OTHER

Placebo

capsules containing \~250 mg cellulose

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • DSE Healthcare Solutions

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Memphis

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Richard Bloomer, PhD · University of Memphis

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-09-30
Primary Completion
2021-12-22
Completion
2021-12-22

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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