Application of Probiotic PS128 in Children With ASD

NCT ID: NCT04942522

Last Updated: 2022-08-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-06-06

Study Completion Date

2023-10-06

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore the role of probiotics PS128 in improving gastrointestinal dysfunction and core behavioral symptoms in children with ASD, and investigate the underlying etiological mechanisms of ASD.

Detailed Description

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After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo screening period to determine eligibility for study entry. Participants who meet the eligibility requirements will be randomized in a double-blind manner(participant and investigator) in a 1:1 ratio to probiotics PS128 group or placebo group. Each patient acts as his or her own control, and they receive both the study drug as well as the placebo. After a washout period, the participants will be switched throughout to different treatments(probiotics placebo group or PS128 group).

Conditions

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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ASD children A

Participants received probiotics PS128 \[6×10\^10 CFU(colony forming unit)/capsule} one capsule orally twice daily for 8 weeks. After a washout period (4 weeks), they then received placebo(450mg/capsule) one capsule orally twice daily for 8 weeks. Stool, urine and blood specimen will be collected at baseline, week 8, week 12 and week 20.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

probiotics PS128

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

6×10\^10 CFU/capsule

placebo (Microcrystalline cellulose )

Intervention Type DRUG

450 mg/capsule

ASD children B

Participants received placebo(450mg/capsule) one capsule orally twice daily for 8 weeks. After a washout period (4 weeks), they then received probiotics PS128(6×10\^10 CFU/capsule) one capsule orally twice daily for 8 weeks. Stool, urine and blood specimen will be collected at baseline, week 8, week 12 and week 20.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

probiotics PS128

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

6×10\^10 CFU/capsule

placebo (Microcrystalline cellulose )

Intervention Type DRUG

450 mg/capsule

Interventions

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probiotics PS128

6×10\^10 CFU/capsule

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

placebo (Microcrystalline cellulose )

450 mg/capsule

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Children aged 2-5 years with ASD from Tongji hospital (both boys and girls);
2. meets Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) and ADOS-2 diagnostic criteria;
3. No significant abnormalities on head MRI or EEG;
4. If psychotropic medication is required during the project, the psychiatrist must confirm that medication is stable during this period (no change in dose or type of medication);
5. Willing to provide samples such as blood, urine and feces.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Take antibiotics or antifungal drugs within 15 days prior to the project.
2. Take probiotic products within 30 days prior to the project.
3. Have acute diarrhea within 30 days prior to the project.
4. Start taking new psychotropic medication within 15 days prior to the project.
5. Have severe hearing, visual or motor impairment.
6. Accompany with other mental behavioral disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder.
7. A history of Rett syndrome, chromosomal, inherited metabolic disorders and other significant somatic disorders.
8. A history of organic gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux, food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease), history of intestinal surgery, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, intestinal bleeding, multi-organ failure, and severe immunodeficiency disorders
9. Have a special diet (e.g., gluten-free diet, casein-free diet, ketogenic diet, etc.)
10. Co-morbidities in children with ASD were documented and discussed in detail by two or more behavioral developmental behaviorists, and children with ASD who required immediate rehabilitation or neurological analogs for co-morbidities were not allowed to enter this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

2 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

5 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Yan Hao

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Yan Hao

Professor

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Yan Hao, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Tongji Hospital

Locations

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Tongji Hospital

Wuhan, Hubei, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

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Other Identifiers

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S313

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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