The effect of a probiotic compound in dyspeptic patients [Eficácia terapêutica de composto probiótico em pacientes dispépticos]
ISRCTN | ISRCTN22923997 |
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DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN22923997 |
Secondary identifying numbers | N/A |
- Submission date
- 28/12/2011
- Registration date
- 31/01/2012
- Last edited
- 26/05/2017
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Digestive System
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Functional dyspepsia is a condition that causes an upset stomach or pain or discomfort in the upper belly, near the ribs. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts promoted as having various health benefits, which can taken as food supplements. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of a probiotic in patients with functional dyspepsia.
Who can participate?
Patients aged between 18 and 80 with functional dyspepsia
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to take either a probiotic, a probiotic with a lipidic (fat) emulsion (Fabuless), or a placebo (dummy supplement). Blood samples are collected and functional dyspepsia symptoms are assessed in all three groups.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Not provided at time of registration
Where is the study run from?
Instituto Central do Hospital das Clínicas (ICHC) (Brazil)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2012 to December 2012
Who is funding the study?
Brazil Foods (Brazil)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Ricardo Barbuti
rbarbuti@terra.com.br
Contact information
Scientific
Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255
Department of Gastroenterology
Instituto Central do Hospital das Clínicas (ICHC)
Sao Paulo
05403-000
Brazil
rbarbuti@terra.com.br |
Study information
Study design | Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study |
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Primary study design | Interventional |
Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
Study setting(s) | GP practice |
Study type | Treatment |
Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet |
Scientific title | Therapeutic efficacy of a probiotic compaond in dyspeptic patients: a randomised controlled trial |
Study objectives | Functional dyspesia is the most common functional disease of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, its prevalence is around 20-40% in the eastern population of Brazil. Functional dyspepsia is a disease whose physiopathology is dependent of gastric motiliy as well as gut microbiota. Probiotics can interfere wiith both. The chronic use of such supplements can improve dyspepsia. |
Ethics approval(s) | Universiy of São Paulo Ethics Commitee, 31/08/2011 |
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Functional dyespesia |
Intervention | 150 patients with functional dyspepsia will be divided into three groups: 1. Probiotic 2. Probiotic + lipid 3. Placebo They will receive the products for 3 months, symptoms and biochemistry will be achieved before the study, in the end of the products supplementation and 3 months after stopping the products. |
Intervention type | Other |
Primary outcome measure | 1. The Short-Form Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire 2. Biochemistry of ghrelin and leptin levels |
Secondary outcome measures | 1. Adverse events 2. Compliance 3. Bowel habit 4. Body Mass Index (BMI) |
Overall study start date | 15/01/2012 |
Completion date | 31/12/2012 |
Eligibility
Participant type(s) | Patient |
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Age group | Adult |
Lower age limit | 18 Years |
Sex | Both |
Target number of participants | 150 |
Key inclusion criteria | 1. Must have diagnosis of functional dyspepsia (Rome III criteria) 2. Signed informed consent 3. Aged between 18 and 80 |
Key exclusion criteria | 1. Abdominal surgery 2. Major commorbidities that lead to use of drugs which can interfere with symptoms or modify gastric or bowel motility 3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 4. Active peptic ulcer disease (PUD) 5. Use of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or antibiotics 6. Gastrointestinal (GI) tract neoplasia 7. Pregnant women 8. History of yogurt intolerance or allergy |
Date of first enrolment | 15/01/2012 |
Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Brazil
Study participating centre
05403-000
Brazil
Sponsor information
Industry
Rua Hungria
1.400 - Edifício Quadra
Jardim Europa
São Paulo
01455-000
Brazil
susana.santos@brasilfoods.com | |
Website | http://www.brasilfoods.com/ |
https://ror.org/05xv38e59 |
Funders
Funder type
Industry
No information available
Results and Publications
Intention to publish date | |
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Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
IPD sharing plan |
Editorial Notes
26/05/2017: Plain English summary added.