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Phase 4 N=89 Randomized Quadruple-blind Prevention

Probiotics to Promote Intestinal Health

Communicable Diseases · Infection · Anti-Infective Agents · Therapeutic Uses · Pharmacologic Actions

Enrolled (actual)
89
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants With Acquisition of Any New Antibiotic-resistant Organism — 9; 12 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Probiotic (Dietary_supplement); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Oct 2015

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Acquisition of Any New Antibiotic-resistant Organism
9; 12

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of bacteria called Lactobacillus GG, a Probiotic, in preventing the growth of resistant bacteria in the digestive tract in patients on broad spectrum antimicrobials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults ≥ 18 years old
  • Admission to the non-ICU medical and surgical wards
  • On broad spectrum antimicrobials with an anticipated length of stay of >48 hours

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnancy
  • Non English speaking
  • Expected to die within 7 days
  • Unable or unwilling to consent
  • HIV infection with a CD4 count <200
  • Neutropenia with an absolute neutrophil count less than 500 cells/ml (or expected to drop to less than 500)
  • Clinically significant diarrhea or history of C. difficile infection in the last 3 months
  • History of VRE colonization and/or infection in the last year
  • Transplant recipients
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02046512). 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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