CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12607000518460

A trial of the effect of probiotics on the development of atopy and eczema in children

Sponsor

University of Otago

Enrollment

510 participants

Start Date

Jan 21, 2004

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Eczema, Atopy

Summary

Probiotics (found in fermented foods) when given to infants may exert a protective effect on the development of allergy by influencing the developing immune system. This study aims to determine whether dietary supplementation in infants with 2 different probiotics results in differences in atopy and eczema prevalence at age 2 years.

Eligibility

Sex: Females

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This study looks at a trial of the effect of probiotics on the development of atopy and eczema in children. It is open to women. Participants will be screened based on specific health criteria to see if they qualify. If you join, the research team will explain what is involved and monitor your health throughout the study.

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Interventions

Study interventions were the probiotics, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (10**9 colony forming units) and Bifidobacteria lactis (10**9 colony forming units) administered orally. In mothers this was taken d

Study interventions were the probiotics, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (10**9 colony forming units) and Bifidobacteria lactis (10**9 colony forming units) administered orally. In mothers this was taken daily from 35 weeks gestation till 6 months if breastfeeding. In infants this was administered daily from birth for 2 years.

Locations(1)

New Zealand

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