Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Probiotics on Functional Constipation in the Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
Katarina Fehir Šola
Conditions:
Functional Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main scope of the proposed research in the framework is to investigate the effect of probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus LA3, Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BLC1 i Lactobacillus cas...
Detailed Description
During the first four weeks, the subjects were monitored primarily concerning bowel discharges and general health. After that initial four weeks, they are re-evaluated compliance with inclusion and ex...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 65 years or more
- signed informed consent for study participation
- functional constipation defined by Rome IV criteria
- ability to understand the procedure
Exclusion
- suspicion of obstructive ileus or previous obstructive ileus
- suspected or confirmed diagnosis: irritable colon syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, malignant digestive tract disease
- diarrhoea of any cause within the last month
- acute infectious disease within the last month excluding people who use antibiotics
- persons who have opioid analgesics in pharmacotherapy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 25 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04506801
Start Date
September 25 2018
End Date
May 25 2019
Last Update
August 10 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Katarina Fehir Šola
Bjelovar, Croatia, 43000