Status:

UNKNOWN

The Influence of Probiotics on the Immunologic Response to Vaccinations in Infants

Lead Sponsor:

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Conditions:

Immunity

Measles

Eligibility:

All Genders

9-14 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: It is well established that the presence of bacteria in the intestine has a profound influence on health. Probiotics, ("beneficial bacteria") have shown ameliorating effects on various inf...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: 9-11 months.
  • Parent or guardian intending to follow the recommended immunization schedule in Israel.
  • Parent or guardian possessing sufficient knowledge of the Hebrew language.

Exclusion

  • Infants suffering from any chronic diseases / conditions resulting in immune depression.
  • Infants taking medications affecting the immune system.
  • Infants with permanent invasive catheters.
  • Infants born prematurely (prior to gestational week 35)
  • Parent or guardian objecting to collection of blood sample at the end of study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00645996

Start Date

March 1 2008

End Date

October 1 2009

Last Update

March 28 2008

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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Ẕerifin, Israel