NCT03154866

Brief Summary

The mode of delivery affects the diversity and colonization pattern of the gut microbiota during the first year of infants' life. Probiotics have been observed to positively influence the host's health, but to date few data about the ability of probiotics to modify the gut microbiota composition exist. 40 newborns born by elective caesarian sectional be randomized to a Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079 (LKEF) supplementation or placebo for 21 days. Changes in the gut microbiota composition were detected by using a Next Generation Sequencing technology.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2017

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 10, 2017

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 16, 2017

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2017

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2017

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 30, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

May 18, 2017

Status Verified

May 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

May 10, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079Microbial Colonization

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Presence of Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079 (LKEF) in fecal sample

    To evaluate the ability of Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079 (LKEF) to colonize the intestinal environment of newborns born by caesarian section and modify the gut microbiota composition by using a Next Generation Sequencing technology. Presence of Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079 (LKEF) in fecal sample.

    21 days after supplementation start

  • Number of participants with treatment-related adverse event

    A structured diary on possible treatment-related adverse event will be given to mothers.

    During 21 days after supplementation

Study Arms (2)

Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079

EXPERIMENTAL
Dietary Supplement: Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079 in drop formulation. 5 drop/daily for 21 days

Lactobacillus kefiri LKF01 DSM32079
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo in drop formulation. 5 drop/daily for 21 days

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Hour - 4 Months
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Term newborn
  • Adeguate for gestational age
  • Born by elective cesarean section
  • Otherwise healthy newborn

You may not qualify if:

  • major acute or chronic disease
  • use of probiotics/antibiotics
  • gastrointestinal malformation, cystic fibrosis, other genetic diseases
  • concurrent participation in other clinical trials

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Dept Of Obstetrics and Neonatology - Section of Neonatology University of Bari Policlinico Hospital

Bari, 70124, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Communicable Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

InfectionsDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 10, 2017

First Posted

May 16, 2017

Study Start

June 1, 2017

Primary Completion

December 31, 2017

Study Completion

June 30, 2018

Last Updated

May 18, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations