Status:
COMPLETED
Beneficial Bacteria to Prevent Malnutrition and Diarrhea in Pakistani Infants
Lead Sponsor:
Tufts University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Malnutrition
Diarrhea
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will determine whether lactobacillus GG (LGG), a beneficial bacterium, when given in yogurt, will reduce growth faltering in babies living in a poor area of Pakistan who are being weaned fr...
Detailed Description
Faltering growth due to malnutrition and recurrent diarrhea is a serious public health concern in developing nations, particularly among infants who are being weaned from breastfeeding. Evidence sugge...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Born and reside in Bilal Colony, Karachi Pakistan during the study
- Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent
- Parent or guardian willing to permit home visits
- Predominantly breastfed at study start
Exclusion
- Malnutrition at time of weaning
- Medical condition that would affect response to LGG
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00118872
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
September 4 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Aga Khan Medical Center
Karachi, Pakistan