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2025-12-24 @ 7:49 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-08 @ 4:27 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05074303
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-11-06
First Post:
2021-09-29
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Beta-glucan and Immune Response to Influenza Vaccine
Sponsor:
University of Florida
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Yeast-derived Beta-glucan Supplementation on Antibody Response Following Influenza Vaccination: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study (M-Unity)
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
M-Unity
Brief Summary:
This trial in healthy adults will determine the effects of beta-glucan, a dietary fiber supplement isolated from baker's yeast, on immune response to the influenza vaccine.
Detailed Description:
Beta-glucans have been shown to enhance the innate and adaptive immune responses in cell cultures, animal models, and humans, thus adults over the age of 50 years receiving the influenza vaccination may benefit in terms of their immune response from supplementation with beta-glucans. This is a 6-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-arm parallel study designed to evaluate the adjuvant effect of beta-glucan dietary supplementation during influenza vaccination. Participants will consume either the beta-glucan or placebo capsules for 42 days. Participants will complete an online Qualtrics daily questionnaire of compliance, fatigue, and cold and flu symptoms throughout the 42-day study. Influenza vaccine will be administered on or about day 14. The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ) will be completed at baseline, 2 weeks and 6 weeks. Blood draws for antibody and cytokine response will be completed at baseline, and on or about days 14 and 15, and on day 42.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: