Status:
COMPLETED
The Impact of Probiotic Bacteria on the Efficacy of Anti-retroviral Therapy and Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
Bacterial Vaginosis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Purpose of the proposed research is to determine the impact of probiotic yogurt supplemented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Fiti) compared to regular yogurt on the well-being of women living with HIV.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Confirmed HIV infection;
- Being treated with anti-retroviral medication for \> 6 months.
- Exclusion criteria:
- Pregnancy;
- Hypersensitive to fermented milk;
- Intolerant for lactose;
- Complaints of bacterial vaginosis requiring treatment
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01258556
Start Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
December 13 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Sekou-Toure Regional Hospital
Mwanza, Tanzania