The effect of probiotics on bloating in IBS - probiotics and bloating
- Conditions
- Meteorism symptoms in women dominated by bloating
- Registration Number
- EUCTR2006-002963-23-DK
- Lead Sponsor
- Chr. Hansen A/S
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Recruiting
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
At least 18 y old female
Problems with bloating to a measurable degree
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion Criteria
Lactose or sorbitol intolerance (based on H-breath test)
Other identified gastroenterological diseases
Intake of medication influencing gastrointestinal flora and function
Intake of antibiotic products less than 2 months from study start
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Main Objective: To establish a new model for screening of probiotic bacteria for effect on meteorism in otherwise healthy adult females.;Secondary Objective: Registration of the test persons health both regarding gastric function and general health through questionnaires.;Primary end point(s): Measurement of the production rate of hydrogen and methan from feces<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method