NCT01613456

Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is the effect of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 on abdominal pain or intestinal discomfort in patients presenting with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
364

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2011

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2011

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 5, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 7, 2012

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 14, 2015

Status Verified

May 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

June 5, 2012

Last Update Submit

May 13, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change from baseline in discomfort score,obtained by Daily Likert Scale averaged by week

    baseline and week 8

Study Arms (2)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Dicalcium phosphate, Maltodextrin and Magnesium stearate.

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856

EXPERIMENTAL
Dietary Supplement: Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856

Interventions

2 capsules/day during 12 weeks

Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Capsule with comparable organoleptic properties and weight than the experimental product. 2 capsules/day during 12 weeks

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • IBS subject meeting the Rome III criteria , with a discomfort or pain present more than 1 day per week in whom organic causes of their symptoms have been excluded
  • IBS-C with less than 3 complete spontaneous bowel movements/week
  • IBS-D with at least 2 or more days/week one stool which has consistency of type 6 or 7 Bristol stool score
  • Subject able of and willing to comply with the protocol and to give their written informed consents

You may not qualify if:

  • History of chronic gastrointestinal disorders
  • History of lactose intolerance
  • History of gluten intolerance
  • Treatment able to influence IBS, modifying intestinal sensitivity and motility (antidepressants,opioid, narcotic analgesics)
  • Eating disorders
  • Pregnancy in progress

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Biofortis

Saint-Herblain, 44800, France

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Spiller R, Pelerin F, Cayzeele Decherf A, Maudet C, Housez B, Cazaubiel M, Justen P. Randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 in irritable bowel syndrome: improvement in abdominal pain and bloating in those with predominant constipation. United European Gastroenterol J. 2016 Jun;4(3):353-62. doi: 10.1177/2050640615602571. Epub 2015 Aug 21.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic Diseases, FunctionalColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • David GENDRE, MD

    BioFortis

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Robin SPILLER, Professor of Gastroenterology

    Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 5, 2012

First Posted

June 7, 2012

Study Start

December 1, 2011

Primary Completion

June 1, 2013

Study Completion

June 1, 2013

Last Updated

May 14, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-05

Locations