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Efficacy of a Dietary Supplementation With Lactobacillus Reuteri for Digestive Health in an Elderly Population

Constipation Clinical Trial

Official title:
Efficacy of a Dietary Supplementation With Lactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17938 for Digestive Health in an Elderly Population

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a daily supplement consisting of the probiotic bacteria, Lactobacillus reuteri, on the digestive health among persons 65 years and older.

Clinical Trial Description

The overall purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of daily supplementation, during a three months period, of L. reuteri on digestive health in an elderly Swedish population, residing in the municipality of Örebro. In addition an extensive screening of the study population in regard of overall health status, functionality and well-being as well as the composition of the gut microbiome will be assessed prior study start through the collection of baseline data ;

Study Design

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

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT01837940
Study type Interventional
Source Örebro University, Sweden
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date April 2013
Completion date September 2013
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