Status:

COMPLETED

Mechanisms of Probiotics and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Lead Sponsor:

Georgetown University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Conditions:

Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

The focus of the study is to better understand the mechanisms causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and how probiotics may prevent some of the iatrogenic effects of antibiotic medications. One ...

Detailed Description

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. One of the most common indications for probiotic treatment is the prevention of ant...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Has the ability to read, speak, and write in English
  • Has a refrigerator (for proper storage of the study yogurt)
  • Has reliable telephone access
  • Is between ages of 18-65 years
  • Agree to refrain from eating yogurts, yogurt drinks, and other foods specified in the provided list
  • Agree to collect stool samples and participate in follow-up calls as specified

Exclusion

  • Diabetes or asthma that requires medication
  • Allergy to strawberry
  • Active diarrhea (three or more loose stools per day for two consecutive days)
  • Any gastrointestinal (or digestive tract) medications, i.e. medicines for irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal (acid) reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
  • History of heart disease, including valvulopathies or cardiac surgery, any implantable device or prosthetic
  • History of gastrointestinal surgery or disease
  • Lactose intolerance that prevents participant from eating yogurt
  • Allergy to milk-protein
  • Allergy to any component of the product or the yogurt vehicle
  • Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin class antibiotics
  • Allergy to any of the following medications: a) Penicillin; b) Erythromycin; c) Tetracycline; d) Trimethoprim; e) Ciprofloxacin
  • Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study
  • Was a participant in the "YOBIOTIC" study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

118 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04414722

Start Date

January 1 2021

End Date

May 1 2023

Last Update

February 25 2025

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Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007