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N/A N=20 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Immune-modulatory Effect of Probiotic Strain on Grass Pollen Allergic Individuals

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Comparison of Th2 Cytokines (IL-13) Between Placebo and Probiotic Groups at Baseline (Beginning of Product Intake), 4 Weeks (Mid Period of Product Intake) and 8 Weeks (End of Product Intake) — 1238; 720; 975; 998 ng/mL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Maltodextrin (Dietary_supplement); Probiotic (Dietary_supplement)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 20+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Primary completion
Aug 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Comparison of Th2 Cytokines (IL-13) Between Placebo and Probiotic Groups at Baseline (Beginning of Product Intake), 4 Weeks (Mid Period of Product Intake) and 8 Weeks (End of Product Intake)
1238; 720; 975; 998; 968; 218
PRIMARY
Comparison of Th2 Cytokines (IL-5) Between Placebo and Probiotic Groups at Baseline (Beginning of Product Intake), 4 Weeks (Mid Period of Product Intake) and 8 Weeks (End of Product Intake)
1439; 700; 1191; 980; 1277; 323
SECONDARY
Comparison Between Probiotic and Placebo at Baseline (Beginning of Product Intake), 1 Month and 2 Months (End of Product Intake)
4.10; 4.90; 3.05; 3.92; 3.00; 1.50
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Pro-inflammatory Cytokines (TNF-alpha, IL-1beta) at 8 Weeks in ex Vivo Stimulated Whole Blood Cells
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Immunoglobulin Levels in Serum Between Treatment Groups
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Basophil Activation at 8 Weeks in ex Vivo Stimulated Whole Blood Cells

Summary

The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the effect of administering a probiotic strain on allergic symptoms and immune parameters (Th-2 cytokines, effector cells) in seasonal allergic rhinitis subjects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Confirmed allergy (allergic rhinitis) to grass pollen > 1 year and positive SPT > 3mm wheal diameter to grass pollen.
  • Age 20-65 years adults
  • Body Mass Index 19- 29 (people in the normal and overweight range)
  • Having obtained his/her informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Anemia
  • Family history of congenital immunodeficiency
  • Regular consumption of immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory treatment
  • Under medication against allergy (e.g. anti histaminic)
  • Avoid regular consumption of probiotic and other dietary nutritional interventions
  • Have a high alcohol consumption (more than 1 drink/day)
  • Consumption of illicit drugs
  • Pregnancy
  • Subject who cannot be expected to comply with the study procedures, including consuming the test products
  • Currently participating or having participated in another clinical trial during the last 4 weeks prior to the beginning of this study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01660698). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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