Effect of a probiotic on Otitis media (ear infections) and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections amongst 6-24 month old children.

Phase 3

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Otitis media; Upper Respiratory Tract Infections; Infection - Other infectious diseases; Ear - Other ear disorders; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000130268
• Lead Sponsor: Julian Crane

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-01-30
• Last Update Posted: 30 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 420

Inclusion Criteria

Infant must be enrolled in a medical practice, planning to live in the Hutt Valley, Wellington or Christchurch regions for the duration of the study,

Exclusion Criteria

Infants with serious medical conditions such as congenital heart conditions, severe immunodeficiency, families who plan to permanently move from the Wellington/Christchurch regions during the 18 month study period. Infants already receiving regular BLIS probiotics or a parent planning to give them to their child, children with a severe dairy allergy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified