The Effect of Psyllium and Wheat Bran on Body Weight in People With Parkinson's Disease and Constipation Symptoms

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

35

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 13, 2021

Primary Completion Date

April 28, 2024

Study Completion Date

April 28, 2024

Conditions
Parkinson Disease
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Psyllium

Participants will consume 10 grams of fiber from psyllium in two doses each day for 8 weeks

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Coarse wheat bran

Participants will consume 10 grams of fiber from coarse wheat bran in two doses each day for 8 weeks

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Maltodextrin

Participants will consume maltodextrin in a volume equivalent to the psyllium intervention (\~2 tablespoons) in two doses each day for 8 weeks

Trial Locations (1)

32611

University of Florida, Gainesville

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Florida

OTHER