Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Probiotic GanedenBC30 for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Major Depressive Disorder (NCT NCT01337609)

NCT ID: NCT01337609

Last Updated: 2013-08-09

Results Overview

The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self Report (QIDS-SR)is a self report measure that addresses depressive symptoms. MDD responders will be defined as those exhibiting a 50% decrease in the QIDS SR at study endpoint.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

5 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Administered at each of 8 study visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Results posted on

2013-08-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
GanedenBC30
Arm 1 will take GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086, 1 capsule/day) for 60 days.
Sugar Pill
Arm 2 will take placebo (sugar pill) for 60 days.
Ganeden BC30, Sugar Pill
Arm 3 will take placebo (sugar pill) for 30 days, followed by Ganeden BC30 for 30 days.
Overall Study
STARTED
1
2
2
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
2
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Probiotic GanedenBC30 for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Major Depressive Disorder

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
GanedenBC30
n=1 Participants
Arm 1 will take GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086, 1 capsule/day) for 60 days.
Sugar Pill
n=2 Participants
Arm 2 will take placebo (sugar pill) for 60 days.
Ganeden BC30, Sugar Pill
n=2 Participants
Arm 3 will take placebo (sugar pill) for 30 days, followed by Ganeden BC30 for 30 days.
Total
n=5 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
1 participants
n=5 Participants
2 participants
n=7 Participants
2 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Administered at each of 8 study visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Population: Because the study sponsor chose to discontinue funding for this protocol following a change in leadership, the study was terminated early and this outcome measure was not analyzed.

The Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology - Self Report (QIDS-SR)is a self report measure that addresses depressive symptoms. MDD responders will be defined as those exhibiting a 50% decrease in the QIDS SR at study endpoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Adminsitered at each of 8 study visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Population: Because the study sponsor chose to discontinue funding for this protocol following a change in leadership, the study was terminated early and this outcome measure was not analyzed.

The IBS-SSS is a validated instrument used to assess common IBS symptoms over the past 10 days including abdominal pain, distention, bowel habit, and global function. The IBS-SSS will be used to assess the absolute change in specific IBS symptoms at endpoint, namely the bloating/distension score.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Administered at each of 8 study visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Population: Because the study sponsor chose to discontinue funding for this protocol following a change in leadership, the study was terminated early and this outcome measure was not analyzed.

The VAS is a self-administered measure of abdominal pain, discomfort, and bloating. The change in total score from baseline to study endpoint will be assessed.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Adminstered at each of 8 visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Population: Because the study sponsor chose to discontinue funding for this protocol following a change in leadership, the study was terminated early and this outcome measure was not analyzed.

The AR-IBS is a self-administered measure of the adequacy of the relief of IBS pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Administered at each of 8 visits (every 10 days), Endpoint is Final Visit

Population: Because the study sponsor chose to discontinue funding for this protocol following a change in leadership, the study was terminated early and this outcome measure was not analyzed.

The PGI-C is a self-administered measure of the degree of improvement in IBS symptoms compared to the first study visit. Degree of improvement in IBS symptoms from first to final visit will be assessed using this scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Placebo for 60 Days

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

GanedenBC30 for 60 Days

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo for 30 Days, Followed by GanedenBC30 for 30 Days

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo for 60 Days
n=2 participants at risk
GanedenBC30 for 60 Days
n=1 participants at risk
Placebo for 30 Days, Followed by GanedenBC30 for 30 Days
n=2 participants at risk
Cardiac disorders
Cerebral infarct; residual leg weakness and face drooping
0.00%
0/2
100.0%
1/1 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Labial cyst, constipation, and tension headache
0.00%
0/2
0.00%
0/1
50.0%
1/2 • Number of events 1
Immune system disorders
Sore throat
0.00%
0/2
0.00%
0/1
50.0%
1/2 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Sinus infection
0.00%
0/2
0.00%
0/1
50.0%
1/2 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Right flank pain
0.00%
0/2
0.00%
0/1
50.0%
1/2 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Dr. Maurizio Fava

Massachusetts General Hospital

Phone: 617-724-2513

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place