BIO-K+ CL1285 for Prevention of Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection

NCT ID: NCT01202630

Last Updated: 2016-01-15

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

SUSPENDED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

140 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-06-30

Study Completion Date

2016-01-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of BIO-K+ CL1285 for prevention of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Infection

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Probiotic

BIO-K+ CL1285

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® and Lactobacillus casei

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® and Lactobacillus casei (50 billion cfu/capsule), consumed once daily for 60 days

Placebo

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of placebo (no live cells), consumed once daily for 60 days

Interventions

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Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® and Lactobacillus casei

2 capsules of Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® and Lactobacillus casei (50 billion cfu/capsule), consumed once daily for 60 days

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

2 capsules of placebo (no live cells), consumed once daily for 60 days

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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BIO-K+ CL 1285

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 18 years or older
2. Presence of two or more loose or liquid stools in the 24-hour period prior to initiation of antibiotic therapy
3. Hospitalized and starting antibiotic therapy for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) or recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI), diagnosed with a positive stool culture
4. Agree to use contraception throughout study period, unless postmenopausal or surgically sterile (females only)
5. Understand the nature and purpose of the study including potential risks and side effects
6. Willing to comply with the requirements of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of 2 or more clostridium difficile infections at any time prior to the current episode
2. Presence of severe chronic and/or inflammatory condition
3. Impaired immunity, e.g. undergoing immunotherapy or chemotherapy
4. Major gastrointestinal complication, e.g. Crohn's disease or ulcer
5. Current treatment with nasogastric tube, ostomy, or parenteral nutrition
6. Use of proton pump inhibitors
7. Pregnant female or breastfeeding
8. Eating disorder
9. History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse
10. Daily consumption of probiotics, fermented milk, and/or yogurt
11. Known allergies to any substance in the study product
12. Participation in another study with any investigational product within 3 months of screening
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sprim Advanced Life Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Bio-K Plus International Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Cornelius J Foley, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Parker Jewish for Health Care and Rehabilitation

Locations

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Parker Jewish Institute

New Hyde Park, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Gao XW, Mubasher M, Fang CY, Reifer C, Miller LE. Dose-response efficacy of a proprietary probiotic formula of Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285 and Lactobacillus casei LBC80R for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea prophylaxis in adult patients. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jul;105(7):1636-41. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2010.11. Epub 2010 Feb 9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20145608 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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09-SUS-05-BIK-02

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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