The impact of probiotics on the immune system and development of young childre

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Psychological development; Immune system; Physical Development; Inflammatory and Immune System - Normal development and function of the immune system; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000153718
• Lead Sponsor: Federation University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 27 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 118

Inclusion Criteria

Children over the age of two years
-Children attending childcare centres for a minimum period of 15 hours per week

Exclusion Criteria

- Children receiving probiotic and/or prebiotic products at the time of enrolment and parents not agreeing to stop all other sources of probiotic and/or prebiotic for the duration of the study.
-Children receiving any medication that can interact with the probiotic supplement or impact the immune system or cognitive function
-Children who had any severe chronic illness, including but not limited to neoplasm, immune deficiency and chronic diarrhea

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified