Proper Dietary Management, Follow-up, and Lactase Enzyme Supplementation for Lactose Intolerance

NCT06773650 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UID 4675
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 385
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Lactose intolerance (LI) is considered the clinical syndrome caused by lactose malabsorption (LM). It is possible to identify four causes of lactase deficiency defining four different types of LM: primary (genetic), secondary (acquired), congenital (alactasia), and developmental (in premature infants, so reversible). The aim of this protocol is to investigate through an anonymous online survey the knowledge of the Italian population on clinical, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic issues of lactose intolerance. Data collected will be divulgated through a publication for both people with IL and nutritionists, enriched with tables and flow charts, to improve the knowledge on lactose intolerance and to support people suffering from this condition. The results of this survey will guide subjects suspected of suffering from lactose intolerance towards a correct diagnosis and a better management.

Conditions

Lactose Intolerant; Lactose Malabsorption; Lactose Intolerance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Evaluation of knowledge of the Italian population on lactose intolerance

  The aim of this protocol is to investigate through an anonymous online survey the knowledge of the Italian population on clinical, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic issues of lactose intolerance

  3 months

Study Arms (1)

Patients completing online survey

The online survey aims to reach a representative sample of the Italian population to identify their knowledge regarding Lactose Intolerance

Other: Completion of online survey

Interventions

Completion of online survey OTHER

The online survey aims to reach a representative sample of the Italian population to identify their knowledge regarding LI

Patients completing online survey

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The online survey aims to reach a representative sample of the Italian population to identify their knowledge regarding Lactose Intolerance

You may qualify if:

• Subjects must be adults (≥18 years of age)
• Willingness to complete the online survey

You may not qualify if:

• Subjects \<18 years of age
• Subjects not available to answer the online survey

Sponsors & Collaborators

• European Institute of Oncology: lead

Study Sites (1)

European Institute of Oncology

Milan, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lactose Intolerance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Malabsorption Syndromes; Intestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors; Metabolism, Inborn Errors; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Patrizia Gnagnarella

CONTACT

+390257489823; patrizia.gnagnarella@ieo.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 9, 2025
• First Posted: January 14, 2025
• Study Start: January 8, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: January 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)