NCT02342496

Probiotics Against Low Grade Inflammation and Increased Intestinal Permeability in the Elderly

Probiotics Against Low Grade Inflammation and Increased Intestinal Permeability in the Elderly.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 66 (actual)
• Sponsor: Probi AB · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 75 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of a blend of berries and probiotics in reducing low-grade inflammation and intestinal permeability in the elderly. The intervention period is one month. Blood and fecal samples will be collected for analysis at baseline and at the end of the intervention with the aim to analyse possible changes in different parameters at the two timepoints. The participants will also be asked to keep a study diary throughout the study period for the documentation of their intestinal health and as a means for checking compliance.

Conditions

• Low-grade Inflammation
• Increased Intestinal Permeability

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Placebo	Powder
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Active, only probiotics	Powder
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Active, blend of berries and probiotics	Powder

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-01-01
• Primary completion: 2015-12-01
• Completion: 2015-12-04
• First posted: 2015-01-21
• Last updated: 2018-04-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Sweden