BITE Human Trials - Aelius Biotech

BITE Human Trials

Benchmarking Ingredients for Tolerability and Efficacy (BITE) human trials offer cost-effective testing for food-safe products

Why BITE Trials

Human trials remain the gold standard for assessing the efficacy and tolerability of new products. At Aelius Biotech, we have extensive experience in the design, delivery, and reporting of human trials for both academic and commercial clients. Our BITE Trials (Benchmarking Ingredients for Tolerability and Efficacy) are designed as pilot-scale studies for food-safe products, offering a streamlined way to generate early human data that can support product development and positioning.

We work closely with our customers to design studies that align with their R&D goals and provide meaningful insights into product performance. Thanks to our strong collaboration with Newcastle University, we are able to access expert input, specialist facilities, and a range of analytical capabilities that can be tailored to your study needs. These partnerships also support an efficient ethical review process and enable effective participant recruitment across diverse populations, all while keeping project costs accessible.

How It Works

Our human trial experts work closely with our customers to design trials that meet their R&D goals and demonstrate product value to their end customers.

All studies undergo ethical approval through Newcastle University Research Ethics Committee, registered with the appropriate clinical trial registry and run to GCP standard. We are able to recruit a diverse range of participants and study a variety of metrics, including:

Dosing Routes

Oral, Inhalation, Topical

Sample Acquisition

Blood, Urine, Stool, Saliva, Biometrics (Height, Weight, BMI) Questionnaire

Analysis Metrics

PK Profiles, Relative Bioavailability, Biomarker Levels, Palatability

Our experienced researchers deliver comprehensive results in a detailed written report, with the option to publish the data in a relevant peer-reviewed journal.

Study design
Ethical approval
Participant recruitment
Study
Analysis
Report
Publication

Case Study

How healthy is Huel?

Huel Powder is a nutritionally complete meal in powdered form, containing a mix of protein, essential fats, carbs, fibre, and all 26 essential vitamins and minerals. As part of a longstanding collaboration between Huel and Aelius Biotech, the question of whether Huel contributes to improved health outcomes was put to the test.

This partnership resulted in a comprehensive peer-reviewed publication in 2022, examining the impact of Huel on the human body. The study aimed to scientifically investigate the health effects of consuming a Huel-only diet.

Read the Full Case Study
Huel Case Study

Ready to Validate Your Product?

Partner with us to design and execute BITE human trials that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of your innovative products

Speak to an Expert
We use cookies to give you the best experience.
Aelius Biotech - Footer