NCT01782118

Brief Summary

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are effective for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, they may be associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections. Aim: To determine if Lactobacillus GG (LGG) is an effective adjunct to PPI for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections in children with GERD. Study design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 21, 2013

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2013

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2014

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

October 31, 2013

Status Verified

October 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

January 21, 2013

Last Update Submit

October 30, 2013

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Respiratory tract infections

    Number of upper and lower respiratory tract infections during intervention plus 3 months after termination of the intervention

    up to 3 months after termination of intervention

  • Gastrointestinal tract infections

    Number of gastrointestinal tract infections during during intervention plus 3 months after termination of the intervention

    up to 3 months after termination of intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of pneumonias

    up to 3 months after termination of intervention

  • Adverse events

    up to 3 months after termination of intervention

Other Outcomes (5)

  • serum level of 25OHD

    at 6 weeks

  • serum level of ferritin

    at 6 weeks

  • Total iron binding capacity

    at 6 weeks

  • +2 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Lactobacillus GG

EXPERIMENTAL

Lactobacillus GG given for six weeks two times per day.

Dietary Supplement: Lactobacillus GG

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo two times per day for six weeks

Dietary Supplement: Lactobacillus GG

Interventions

Lactobacillus GGDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Also known as: Dicoflor
Lactobacillus GGPlacebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Month - 5 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • age \<5,
  • clinical symptoms of GERD
  • treatment with proton pump inhibitors
  • signed informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • treatment with PPI within the last 4 weeks for at least 2 weeks
  • administration of probiotics within 7 days prior to the study
  • acute or chronic respiratory tract infections
  • acute or chronic gastrointestinal tract infections
  • neurological disorders
  • immunodeficiency

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Medical University of Warsaw

Warsaw, 02-091, Poland

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastroesophageal RefluxRespiratory Tract Infections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal Motility DisordersDeglutition DisordersEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesInfectionsRespiratory Tract Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Katarzyna Krenke, MD

CONTACT

Piotr Dziechciarz, MD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 21, 2013

First Posted

February 1, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion

June 1, 2014

Study Completion

July 1, 2014

Last Updated

October 31, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-10

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