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CompletedNCT00748748

Effect of Lactobacillus Probiotic on Healthy Adults

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
20 (actual)
Sponsor
Fargo VA Medical Center · Federal
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics; it may prolong hospital stay, increase the risk of other infections, develop into more serious forms of disease, and lead to premature discontinuation of the needed antibiotic. The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of a capsule containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in the prevention of diarrhea associated with antibiotic use.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
BIOLOGICALCulturelle10\^10 Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG per capsule

Timeline

Start date
2010-02-01
Primary completion
2012-04-01
Completion
2012-04-01
First posted
2008-09-09
Last updated
2012-07-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00748748. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.