iVS-1 Probiotic Intervention Targeting Biological Aging in Midlife Adults (VITAL)
VITAL-Age Trial (iVS-1 Investigation for Targeting Aging and Longevity)
Sponsor: MusB Research
This observational or N/A phase trial investigates Anti Aging and Healthy Aging and is currently actively recruiting participants. MusB Research leads this study, which shows 2 recorded versions since 2026 — indicating limited longitudinal coverage. The change history captured here reflects the iterative nature of clinical trial conduct.
Study Description(click to expand)Aging is associated with progressive physiological changes involving inflammation, cellular senescence, mitochondrial function, and alterations in the gut microbiome. Interventions targeting these biological processes may influence age-related health outcomes. The gut microbiome plays a central and modifiable role, influencing metabolic health, inflammation, neurocognitive outcomes, and systemic aging processes.
Reductions in Bifidobacterium adolescentis have been observed with aging and have been associated with metabolic and inflammatory changes. Preliminary studies suggest that supplementation with this species may affect biological pathways relevant to aging.
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium adolescentis (iVS-1) supplementation in adults aged 40-75 years. Participants will be randomized to receive iVS-1 (≥8 billion CFU per capsule) or placebo once daily for 150 days. Blood- and stool-based assessments and questionnaires about cognition, sleep quality, and quality of life will be collected at baseline, mid-intervention, and end of study.
Changes in these measures will be used to assess the relationship between Bifidobacterium adolescentis iVS-1 supplementation and biological aging markers, metabolic health, and functional health outcomes.
Aging is associated with progressive physiological changes involving inflammation, cellular senescence, mitochondrial function, and alterations in the gut microbiome. Interventions targeting these biological processes may influence age-related health outcomes. The gut microbiome plays a central and modifiable role, influencing metabolic health, inflammation, neurocognitive outcomes, and systemic aging processes.
Reductions in Bifidobacterium adolescentis have been observed with aging and have been associated with metabolic and inflammatory changes. Preliminary studies suggest that supplementation with this species may affect biological pathways relevant to aging.
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium adolescentis (iVS-1) supplementation in adults aged 40-75 years. Participants will be randomized to receive iVS-1 (≥8 billion CFU per capsule) or placebo once daily for 150 days. Blood- and stool-based assessments and questionnaires about cognition, sleep quality, and quality of life will be collected at baseline, mid-intervention, and end of study.
Changes in these measures will be used to assess the relationship between Bifidobacterium adolescentis iVS-1 supplementation and biological aging markers, metabolic health, and functional health outcomes.
Status Flow
Change History
2 versions recorded-
Apr 23, 2026 — Present [daily]
Recruiting
Phase: NA → None
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Feb 2026 — Apr 2026 [monthly]
Recruiting NA
First recorded
Eligibility Summary
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium adolescentis (iVS-1) supplementation on biological aging markers, metabolic health, and functional health outcomes in midlife adults. The study explores whether modulation of aging-related biological pathways through the gut microbiome may influence health-related outcomes.
Contact Information
- MusB Research
- Synbiotic Health
For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .