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Study NCT ID:
NCT02391532
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-08-11
First Post:
2015-03-06
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effect of Probiotic Bacteria on Oral Candida in Frail Elderly
Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Probiotic Bacteria (L. Reuteri) on Oral Candida Counts in Frail Elderly
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of daily intake of the probiotic Lactobacillus Reuteri on the prevalence and counts of oral Candida in frail elderly living in nursery homes.
Detailed Description:
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a twice daily intake of lozenges containing probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri on the prevalence and counts of oral Candida in senior residents living in nursery homes. The material consists of 215 elderly persons (range 60 to 102 years) living in 20 different nursery homes in the County of Kronoberg, situated in the southern parts of Sweden. The subjects were consecutively enrolled after informed consent consisting of verbal and written information directed to the individual as well as to their relatives. The study employed a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled design.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: