Plain-English translation of NCT07724522 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a fiber supplement called inulin can help improve your heart health, metabolism, and gut bacteria during perimenopause—the years leading up to menopause. You'll take the medication (or a placebo) for short periods and have your blood, stool, and other health markers checked to see if the treatment makes a difference. The researchers want to understand whether this simple supplement can support your overall health during this important life stage.
Many women struggle with weight gain, heart health problems, and metabolic changes during perimenopause, and doctors are looking for safe, natural ways to help. This study explores whether this medication might ease some of these challenges by improving how your gut bacteria work and how your body processes energy.
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You will visit the research clinic several times over about 2 months. You'll take a daily supplement (either the fiber or a placebo) for 2 weeks, then have a break, then take the other supplement for 2 weeks—so you'll experience both. At each visit, researchers will collect blood, stool, and vaginal samples, measure your body composition and heart health, and ask you questions about your sleep, activity, diet, and how you're feeling. You'll also wear a Fitbit to track your activity and sleep throughout the study.
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