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Clinical Trial Summary

Probiotics are microorganisms that when administered in adequate amounts can confer health benefits. In vitro and clinical studies support the idea that lactobacilli have protective effects on oral health. A recent study in which preschoolers consumed milk drinks enriched with Lactobacillus rhamnosus, reported a reduction in caries, as well as additional benefits to children.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of daily consumption of milk beverages enriched with Lactobacillus rhamnosus on the incidence of caries in preschool Chilean children.


Clinical Trial Description

In this randomized controlled trial, preschool children belonging to Integra Foundation will be invited to participate. After obtaining parent´s informed consent, clinical and microbiological testing of saliva at baseline, 6 m, 12m and 18m will be performed. Differences in prevalence and incidence of caries, dmft and microbial diversity between groups will be assessed. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT01648075
Study type Interventional
Source University of Chile
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date July 2012
Completion date January 2014

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