Status:

COMPLETED

Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis With a Combination of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus and Lactobacillus Acidophilus.

Lead Sponsor:

Odense University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Southern Denmark

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

Conditions:

Ulcerative Colitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this trial we test the hypothesis that a probiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus is an effective therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis.

Detailed Description

In the recent years there has been an increasing interest in the relationship between the gastrointestinal flora and gut function. Several studies have shown promising results for the use of probiotic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with known ulcerative colitis
  • At least one prior flare of the disease
  • Clinically and endoscopically active disease
  • Age: 18 and above

Exclusion

  • Changes in azathioprine dosage within the last three months
  • Patients with toxic megacolon, peritoneal reaction or severe colonic bleeding
  • Known immunodeficiencies
  • On-going infectious disease
  • On-going treatment with NSAID or cholestyramine
  • Pregnant og lactating women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

May 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00374725

Start Date

February 1 2003

End Date

May 1 2006

Last Update

September 11 2006

Active Locations (2)

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Aarhus University Hospital

Aarhus, Denmark

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Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology (afd.S), Odense University Hospital

Odense, Denmark, 5000 C