The Effect of Probiotics on Infections in Toddlers

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Probiotics has been known as a dietary supplement for a long period. Recent clinical trials indicate that probiotics might have an effect in preventing common infection diseases in children.

The investigators hypothesis is: if young children in the age of 6 month to 15 mdr. has a daily intake of a suspension containing probiotics in a period of 9 months, the incidence of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases can be reduced.

Clinical Trial Description

Probiotics has been known as a dietary supplement for a long period. Recent clinical trials indicate that probiotics might have an effect in preventing common infection diseases in children.

Our hypothesis is: if young healthy children in the age of 6 month to 15 mdr. has a daily intake of a suspension containing probiotics( BB12 and TH4) in a period of 9 months, the incidence of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases can be reduced. ;

Study Design

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

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00823056
Study type	Interventional
Source	Roskilde County Hospital
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 3
Start date	January 2009
Completion date	December 2011

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