NCT02419027

Brief Summary

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Human Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of probiotic mixture(®GI Flora) in Subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Regimen: 6 probiotics mixture \>10\^9/D for 8 weeks Primary variable: visual analogue scale(VAS) assessment for abdominal pain Secondary variable:

  1. 1.change of VAS score for abdominal pain/discomfort after 4/8-week treatment
  2. 2.daily symptom score for bloating, defecation discomfort(strain/urgency/incomplete evacuation), flatulence , feces shape, frequency of bowel movements

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
116

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2015

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 13, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 17, 2015

Completed
14 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2015

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2016

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

April 17, 2015

Status Verified

April 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

April 13, 2015

Last Update Submit

April 16, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

GI Flora

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Visual Analogue Scale for abdominal pain

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

GI Flora

EXPERIMENTAL

Lactobacillus acidophilus LA1 1.312% Lactobacillus rhamnosus LR5 0.656% Lactobacillus paracasei LPC5 0.656% Bifidobacterium lactis BL3 1.312% Bifidobacterium breve BR3 1.312% Pediococcus pentosaceus SL4 1.312% Prolac-T(heat-killed L. acidophilus LA1) 24.286% Dextrose 60.000% Maltodextrin 7.154% Lemon flavor 1.000% Mg-stearate 1.000% TOTAL 100% (1.4g)%

Dietary Supplement: GI Flora

placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Dextrose 89.846% Maltodextrin 7.154% Lemon flavor 1.000% Mg-stearate 1.000% TOTAL 100% (1.4g)%

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

GI FloraDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
GI Flora
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome patients according to Rome III criteria
  • Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months associated with at least 2 of the following characteristics: a) improvement with defecation; b) onset associated with a change in the frequency of stool; c) onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.

You may not qualify if:

  • Intolerable or hypersensitive to GI Flora.
  • Patients with active colon diverticulitis.
  • History of GI surgeries except hernia repair, appendectomy, primary closure due to perforation.
  • History of inflammatory bowel disease, malignancy requiring surgery or chemotherapy or radiation within 5 years.
  • Patient has any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or the requirements of the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic Diseases, FunctionalColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 13, 2015

First Posted

April 17, 2015

Study Start

May 1, 2015

Primary Completion

May 1, 2016

Study Completion

December 1, 2016

Last Updated

April 17, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-04