Status:
UNKNOWN
The Influence of Probiotics on the Immunologic Response to Vaccinations in Infants
Lead Sponsor:
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Conditions:
Immunity
Measles
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-14 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: It is well established that the presence of bacteria in the intestine has a profound influence on health. Probiotics, ("beneficial bacteria") have shown ameliorating effects on various inf...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age: 9-11 months.
- Parent or guardian intending to follow the recommended immunization schedule in Israel.
- Parent or guardian possessing sufficient knowledge of the Hebrew language.
Exclusion
- Infants suffering from any chronic diseases / conditions resulting in immune depression.
- Infants taking medications affecting the immune system.
- Infants with permanent invasive catheters.
- Infants born prematurely (prior to gestational week 35)
- Parent or guardian objecting to collection of blood sample at the end of study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00645996
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2009
Last Update
March 28 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
Ẕerifin, Israel