Impact of Supplemental Fiber on Gut and Vascular Health Related in Obesity Phenotypes

Based on prior research, the investigators are interested in whether an intervention targeting gut health (supplemental fiber for 9 weeks total) will improve vascular health in individuals with obesity. Additionally, the investigators are interested in if this response differs based on whether individuals with obesity have very few heart disease risk factors or several heart disease risk factors.

NCT Number	NCT07095426
Lead Sponsor	Ball State University
Conditions	Metabolic Syndrome, Healthy Participants, Metabolically Healthy Obesity, Metabolically Abnormal Obesity
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-05-20
Primary Completion	2026-11 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-31