Effect of Probiotic vs Placebo on Cognition Outcomes in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

July 13, 2023 updated by: Hu ShaoHua, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Effect of Probiotic vs Placebo on Cognition Outcomes in Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Bipolar disorder has a high hospitalization rate, suicide rate and disability rate, and cognitive dysfunction is one of the core clinical symptoms of bipolar disorder. Cognitive recovery has become a new target and a new target for clinical treatment. In recent years, gut microbiome has been recognized as one of the neuropathological mechanisms of bipolar disorder. This study aims to study the effect of probiotics on cognitive function in stable bipolar disorder patients and the possible mechanism of action. A total of 100 patients with stable bipolar disorder were enrolled into the control group and the experimental group in a random double-blind way to evaluate the intestinal microecology, clinical symptom improvement, cognitive function and side effects before and after treatment between the two groups, and further explore the possible mechanism of action of the experimental drug.

Study Overview

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Bipolar disorder has a high hospitalization rate, suicide rate and disability rate, and cognitive dysfunction is one of the core clinical symptoms of bipolar disorder. Cognitive recovery has become a new target and a new target for clinical treatment. In recent years, gut microbiome has been recognized as one of the neuropathological mechanisms of bipolar disorder. This study aims to study the effect of probiotics on cognitive function in stable bipolar disorder patients and the possible mechanism of action. A total of 100 patients with stable bipolar disorder were enrolled into the control group and the experimental group in a random double-blind way. This study was designed as a randomized double-blind controlled study. The enrolled subjects were randomized into two groups: intervention group and waiting intervention group. The intervention group received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention from the start of the study, and the waiting group received 12 weeks of placebo intervention from the start of the study. At the start of the study, both groups received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention. This study to compare the dynamic changes of cognitive function and resting brain network in stable bipolar disorder patients before and after using probiotics, and to compare the changes of physical symptoms, sleep and serum cortisol levels in stable bipolar disorder patients before and after the use of probiotics between the two groups, and further explore the possible mechanism of action of the experimental drug.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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100

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • China
    • Zhejiang
      • Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
        • Recruiting
        • The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Fahzu)
        • Contact:
          • Xiao Wang, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria：

1）Both biological parents were Han. 2) Age 16-65 years old, male or female; 3) The subjects met the DSM-5 clinical diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, and the 17-item Hamilton Depression Scale score (HAMD-17) ≤16 points, Hamilton Anxiety Scale score ≤7 points, and Young Mania Scale score ≤5 points were maintained for more than 2 months. All enrolled patients were evaluated by a professional and systematically trained psychiatrist.

4) No probiotic preparations such as yogurt were taken within 1 month before enrollment; 5) No clear history of respiratory tract, urinary system, digestive system infection or antibiotic use within 1 month before enrollment; 6) The drug regimen remained stable within 1 month before enrollment; 7) Perceived Deficits Questionnaire (PDQ) score ≥17 points; 8) Right-handed; 9) Primary school education or above; 10) Informed consent of patients and their families to this study. Exclusion Criteria：

  1. Those who meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, dementia, memory impairment, or other cognitive disabilities;
  2. Those who had used ECT before enrollment;
  3. Those who currently have serious suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or who are severely agitated;
  4. Those who cannot follow the doctor's advice or have no guardian;
  5. Pregnant or lactating women, or those planning pregnancy.
  6. Patients with abnormal brain structure or any MRI contraindications found by magnetic resonance examination.
  7. Mental disorders caused by substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc.), people with serious physical diseases, such as thyroid disease, heart disease, abnormal liver and kidney function, etc.; 8）Can not tolerate any probiotic preparations or have a history of allergy.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: probiotic
The intervention group received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention from the beginning of the study,and at the start of the study at week 13, both groups received 12 consecutive weeks of probiotic intervention
Dietary supplement: probiotic
This study was designed as a randomized double-blind controlled study. The enrolled subjects were randomized into two groups: intervention group and waiting intervention group. The intervention group received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention from the start of the study, and the waiting group received 12 weeks of placebo intervention from the start of the study. At the start of the study, both groups received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention.
Placebo Comparator: placebo
The waiting group received 12 consecutive weeks of placebo intervention from the start of the study, and at the start of the study at week 13, both groups received 12 consecutive weeks of probiotic intervention
Dietary supplement: probiotic
This study was designed as a randomized double-blind controlled study. The enrolled subjects were randomized into two groups: intervention group and waiting intervention group. The intervention group received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention from the start of the study, and the waiting group received 12 weeks of placebo intervention from the start of the study. At the start of the study, both groups received 12 weeks of probiotic intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Scores change from Baseline the number symbol test at 24 weeks
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12，week24
week0，week8，week12，week24

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Visuospatial function
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12，week24
Scores change from Baseline the short visuospatial memory test at 24 weeks
week0，week8，week12，week24
Working memory
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12，week24
Scores change from Baseline the Spatial span test at 24 weeks
week0，week8，week12，week24
MRI (Functional connectivity, network features)
Time Frame: week0，week12，
change from Baseline the Functional connectivity and network features at 12 weeks
week0，week12，
Somatic symptoms
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12，week24
change from Baseline the Somatic symptoms self-rating scale at 24 weeks，the minimum and maximum values：0-80， higher scores mean a worse outcome
week0，week8，week12，week24
Sleep
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12，week24
change from Baseline the Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI) at 24 weeks
week0，week8，week12，week24
Changes in serum cortisol levels
Time Frame: week0，week8，week12
Changes from Baseline serum cortisol levels at 24 weeks
week0，week8，week12

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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May 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

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May 1, 2022

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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December 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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July 4, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 13, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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July 20, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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July 20, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 13, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • IIT20220105C-R1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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