Status:

UNKNOWN

Evaluation Of The Effect Of L. Casei DG® On Vitamin D Absorption In Patients Under Vitamin D Supplementation.

Lead Sponsor:

SOFAR S.p.A.

Conditions:

Vitamin D Deficiency

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated medical condition worldwide . The microbiome and vitamin D deeply influence each other and the immune system in many different w...

Detailed Description

The present study is a monocentric, exploratory, randomized, double-blind, controlled study to evaluate the effects of daily intake of L. Casei DG® (L. Paracasei CNCM I1572) on vitamin D absorption in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female adults aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 60 years;
  • Middle East Area residency;
  • Serum levels of Vit. D≤ 20 ng/ml at screening, for which a course of Vitamin D at a dose of 4.000 U.I. daily has been prescribed as per clinical practice;
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18,50 and 29,99;
  • Acceptance of the study by the patient and written informed consent to participate in the study provided.

Exclusion

  • Serum level of Vit. D \> 20ng/ml;
  • Documented malabsorption of Vit. D and/or other oligoelements and vitamins;
  • BMI ≤ 18.5 and ≥29,99;
  • Hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol or to any of the excipients of the prescribed drug;
  • Contraindications to Vit. D supplementation (e.g. hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, renal failure);
  • Vit. D therapy or prophylaxis within 30 days before the enrolment in this study;
  • History of administration of systemic antibiotics or antibiotics at bowel action (es: rifaximin) within 30 days before the enrolment in this study;
  • History of administration of probiotics, prebiotics, (including probiotic/prebiotic enriched foods) within 30 days before the enrolment in this study;
  • Present treatment with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and aluminium-containing antacids;
  • Present treatment with drugs interfering on the absorption of Vit. D, as barbiturates, antiepileptics (i.e. phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), corticosteroids, antimycotics (i.e. ketoconazole, fluconazole), anti-retroviral agents, cholestyramine, colestipol, orlistat;
  • Patients with certain or suspected diagnosis of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, cystic fibrosis or mucoviscidosis;
  • Patients with hepatic impairment (Alanine transaminase (ALT) or Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)\>3 times the upper limit of normal);
  • Patients with nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis;
  • Infective gastro-intestinal syndromes in active phase or gastro-intestinal infectious residue which can alter the bowel absorption on the judgement of the investigator;
  • Episodes of viral or bacterial enteritis within 2 months before the enrolment in the study;
  • History or presence of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers;
  • Psychiatric syndromes and/or psychological disturbances;
  • Any severe pathology which could interfere with the study treatment;
  • Presence of any relevant severe condition or clinically relevant abnormal laboratory parameters that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with the participation to the study;
  • Poor reliability or presence of conditions leading to a poor compliance/adherence to the protocol by the patient;
  • Active malignancy of any type, or history of a malignancy (patients with a history of other malignancies that have been surgically removed and who have no evidence of recurrence for at least five years before study enrolment are also acceptable);
  • Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding\*;
  • Existence of mental illness or any mental condition potentially interfering with appropriate compliance with protocol procedures;
  • Patients without self-judgement ability;
  • Participation in another investigational study or treatment with any investigational drug within the previous 30 days;
  • Recent history or suspicion of alcohol abuse or drug addiction;
  • Patients not compliant with the procedures of the protocol.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

46 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05394207

Start Date

June 1 2023

End Date

June 1 2024

Last Update

April 12 2023

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Rashid Hospital

Dubai, United Arab Emirates