Status:
COMPLETED
Can Synbiotic Use Effect Gut Bacteria and the Immune Response in Older People
Lead Sponsor:
University of Dundee
Collaborating Sponsors:
Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objectives of this study are to use a nutritional change in the diet to improve gut health in older people. Ageing can result in major changes in the composition and activities of the bacteria in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 65-90 years
- BMI 18.5-30.0 kg m2.
Exclusion
- asplenia and other acquired or congenital immunodeficiencies
- any autoimmune disease
- connective tissue diseases
- self-reported symptoms of acute or recent infection (including use of antibiotics within the previous 3 months)
- taking probiotics or prebiotics, including lactulose for constipation
- chronic gastrointestinal problems (e.g. Inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer)
- use of immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory drugs.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01226212
Start Date
November 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
May 3 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee, Tayside, United Kingdom, DD1 9SY