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Lactic Acid Bacteria in Functional Diarrheal Disorders

29 de outubro de 2026 atualizado por: Szeged University

Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Managing Diarrhea-Associated Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a probiotic supplement can improve symptoms and quality of life in adults with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) or functional diarrhea (FD). These conditions can cause frequent loose stools, abdominal discomfort, and a lower quality of life.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

  • Does the probiotic improve quality of life compared with a placebo (a look-alike capsule that contains no active bacteria)?
  • Does the probiotic help participants have more normal stool consistency and fewer bowel movements?
  • Is the probiotic safe and well tolerated in people with IBS-D or FD?

Researchers will compare the probiotic supplement with a placebo to see whether the probiotic improves symptoms and quality of life.

Participants will:

  • Take either the probiotic or placebo capsule once daily for 3 months.
  • Switch to the other study treatment for an additional 3 months.
  • Complete quality-of-life questionnaires at the start of the study, after 3 months, and after 6 months.
  • Record the number of bowel movements each day throughout the study.
  • Record stool consistency each day using the Bristol Stool Form Scale.
  • Record daily pain during bowel movements using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
  • Report any medications they take and any health problems that occur during the study.

The study will follow each participant for 6 months. Researchers hope the results will help determine whether this probiotic is a useful treatment option for people living with IBS-D or functional diarrhea.

Visão geral do estudo

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Estimado)

100

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Contato de estudo

Locais de estudo

Critérios de participação

Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.

Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

18 anos e mais velhos (Adulto, Adulto mais velho)

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo

Tudo

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 years or older.
  • Have diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) or functional diarrhea (FD) diagnosed using Rome V criteria.
  • Have had symptoms for at least 6 months.
  • Have no warning signs that suggest another digestive disease.
  • Have been taking the same treatment for IBS-D, FD, and other medical conditions for at least 1 month before joining the study.
  • Are willing and able to provide written informed consent and follow study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Took antibiotics or probiotic products within the past 4 weeks.
  • Had abdominal surgery in the past, except appendix removal (appendectomy).
  • Have another type of irritable bowel syndrome or another functional digestive disorder.
  • Have a known digestive disease that may explain their symptoms.
  • Plan to start a new medication or change the dose of an existing medication during the study (except antispasmodic medications).
  • Are unable or unwilling to complete study questionnaires and daily symptom records.

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição cruzada
  • Mascaramento: Triplo

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: Experimental First Arm

Participants randomized to this arm will receive LL1500, a probiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus plantarum, once daily for 3 months, followed by crossover to matching placebo for an additional 3 months under double-blind conditions.

LL1500 is an oral probiotic supplement administered once daily as a gelatin capsule. Each capsule contains lyophilized Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus plantarum, providing at least 7.5 × 10⁹ colony-forming units (CFU) of each bacterial strain. Participants will receive LL1500 for a 3-month treatment period.

Matching oral placebo administered once daily as a gelatin capsule containing inactive excipients and no live bacterial strains. Participants will receive placebo for a 3-month treatment period.

Comparador de Placebo: Placebo First Arm

Participants randomized to this arm will receive matching placebo once daily for 3 months, followed by crossover to LL1500, a probiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus plantarum, for an additional 3 months under double-blind conditions.

LL1500 is an oral probiotic supplement administered once daily as a gelatin capsule. Each capsule contains lyophilized Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus plantarum, providing at least 7.5 × 10⁹ colony-forming units (CFU) of each bacterial strain. Participants will receive LL1500 for a 3-month treatment period.

Matching oral placebo administered once daily as a gelatin capsule containing inactive excipients and no live bacterial strains. Participants will receive placebo for a 3-month treatment period.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) Total Score at 3 Months
Prazo: Three months after enrollment

IBS-specific quality of life assessed using the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) questionnaire. The IBS-QOL contains 34 items and yields a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. The outcome measure is the change in total IBS-QOL score from baseline to 3 months.

Three months after enrollment

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) Total Score at 6 Months
Prazo: Six months after enrollment

IBS-specific quality of life assessed using the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL) questionnaire. The IBS-QOL contains 34 items and yields a total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. The outcome measure is the change in total IBS-QOL score from baseline to 6 months.

Six months after enrollment
Mean Daily Stool Frequency at 3 Months
Prazo: Three months after enrollment

Mean number of bowel movements per day recorded by participants. The outcome measure is the change in average daily stool frequency from baseline to 3 months. Lower values indicate fewer bowel movements.

Three months after enrollment
Mean Daily Stool Frequency at 6 Months
Prazo: Six months after enrollment

Mean number of bowel movements per day recorded by participants. The outcome measure is the change in average daily stool frequency from baseline to 6 months. Lower values indicate fewer bowel movements.

Six months after enrollment
Mean Bristol Stool Form Scale Score at 3 Months
Prazo: Three months after enrollment

Stool consistency assessed using the Bristol Stool Form Scale, which ranges from Type 1 (hard stools) to Type 7 (watery stools). Types 3 to 5 are considered normal stool consistency. The outcome measure is the change in mean Bristol Stool Form Scale score from baseline to 3 months.

Three months after enrollment
Mean Bristol Stool Form Scale Score at 6 Months
Prazo: Six months after enrollment

Stool consistency assessed using the Bristol Stool Form Scale, which ranges from Type 1 (hard stools) to Type 7 (watery stools). Types 3 to 5 are considered normal stool consistency. The outcome measure is the change in mean Bristol Stool Form Scale score from baseline to 6 months.

Six months after enrollment

Outras medidas de resultado

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Defecation Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score at 3 Months
Prazo: Three months after enrollment

Pain during defecation assessed daily using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. The outcome measure is the change in mean daily VAS score from baseline to 3 months.

Three months after enrollment
Defecation Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score at 6 Months
Prazo: Six months after enrollment

Pain during defecation assessed daily using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Scores range from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. The outcome measure is the change in mean daily VAS score from baseline to 6 months.

Six months after enrollment
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
Prazo: From enrollment through 6 months

Number of participants experiencing any adverse event reported during treatment with either the probiotic supplement or placebo. Adverse events will be collected throughout study participation.

From enrollment through 6 months

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Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Estimado)

1 de novembro de 2026

Conclusão Primária (Estimado)

1 de novembro de 2028

Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)

1 de novembro de 2029

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

29 de outubro de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

29 de outubro de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

4 de novembro de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

4 de novembro de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

29 de outubro de 2026

Última verificação

1 de outubro de 2026

Mais Informações

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Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

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Informações sobre medicamentos e dispositivos, documentos de estudo

Estuda um medicamento regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

Estuda um produto de dispositivo regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

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