Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis, Maintenance Treatment in Ulcerative Colitis

May 5, 2015 updated by: Hvidovre University Hospital
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the lactic acid bacteria " Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA5) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB12)" is effective as maintenance treatment in ulcerative colitis.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

48

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Hvidovre, Denmark, 2650
        • Dept. of medical gastroenterology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with ulerative colitis ording to well-known diagnostic criteria and remission for at least one month, and with at least one relapse within the last year.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy and lactating
  • Serious underlying disease other than UC
  • Former gastrointestinal resections
  • Medication for UC other than mesalazine
  • Known allergic reactions towards compounds in the study drug.
  • Expected lack of compliance due to mental state or language problems

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Number of patients with relapse at 12 month.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Number of days to relapse.
Presence and concentrations of the probiotic bacterial strains in stool.
Safety and tolerance of the probiotic mixture.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hvidovre University Hospital

Collaborators

Chr Hansen

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Flemming Bendtsen, MD, DMSci, Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology, Hvidovre University Hospital, Denmark

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 21, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

December 22, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 6, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 5, 2015

Last Verified

September 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AB coul

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