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Probiotics and GBS Colonization in Pregnancy

Not Applicable
Suspended
Conditions
GBS Rectovaginal Colonization
Neonatal Sepsis
Registration Number
NCT05156333
Lead Sponsor
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Brief Summary

Multicentric, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group study aimed at evaluating the feasibility and effect of the use of probiotic starting from the 30th week, on vaginal / rectal colonization of GBS in women at low obstetric risk.

Detailed Description

Multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group study aimed at evaluating the feasibility and effect of the use of probiotic starting from the 30th week, on vaginal / rectal colonization of GBS in women at low obstetric risk.

The study includes low obstetric risk pregnant women within the 33rd week of gestation, with vaginal delivery expected. It excludes women who during pregnancy had a positive urine culture for GBS, women with a previous newborn suffering from early sepsis, use of antibiotics in the month prior to enrollment, women unable to understand the study and sign informed consent.

Intervention Daily oral administration of two capsules of the Giellepi Spa class IIa medical device "Respecta" or placebo, to be taken with a glass of water preferably between meals, starting from the 30th week of pregnancy until the 37th week after having vagino-rectal swab screening performed.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
SUSPENDED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
402
Inclusion Criteria
  • low obstetric risk pregnant women by the 33rd week of gestation,
  • vaginal delivery expected.
Exclusion Criteria
  • positive urine culture for GBS,
  • previous newborn suffering from early sepsis,
  • use of antibiotics in the month prior to enrollment,
  • women unable to understand the study and sign informed consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
GBS Rectovaginal colonizationat 35-37 weeks

Rate of colonized GBS pregnant (carriers) at the time of antepartum screening (35-37 \^ week).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intrapartum antibiotics profilaxisiduring labor

Rata of women requiring antibiotic profilaxis intrapartum

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Ospedale dei Bambini "Vittore Buzzi"

🇮🇹

Milan, MI, Italy

Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova Reggio Emilia

🇮🇹

Reggio Emilia, RE, Italy

University Hospital of Modena

🇮🇹

Modena, Italy

Ospedale dei Bambini "Vittore Buzzi"
🇮🇹Milan, MI, Italy

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