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Irritable Bowel Syndrome With DiarrheaNCT04950296

To Study the Efficacy and Safety of L. Plantarum UALp-05TM in Diarrhea- Predominant-irritable Bowel Syndrome

A study testing Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,, Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM, and Microcrystalline cellulose in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea, run by Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. at 12 sites in India.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Several probiotic strains have shown beneficial outcomes in IBS patients, particularly among the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, Lactobacillus plantarum (recently reclassified as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum) is a frequently isolated species of the healthy human GI tract that has been studied in numerous GI… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
What is being tested?
Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,, Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM, and Microcrystalline cellulose
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
314 participants
Where
12 sitesIndia
Study dates
16 Sep 2021to 5 May 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males and females aged 18 to 70 years.
  • Participants with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as per Rome IV IBS criteria:
  • Recurrent abdominal pain on average at least 1 day/week in the last 3 months, associated with two or more of the following criteria:
  • Related to defecation (Maybe increased or decreased by defecation)
  • Associated with a change in the frequency of stool (increase in frequency)
  • Associated with a change in the form (appearance) of stool
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  • History of abnormal bowel movements, which are predominantly diarrhea (more than one-fourth (25%) of bowel movements with BSS Types 6-7 and less than one-fourth (25%) with BSS Types 1-2) in the last one month prior to screening.
  • Average APS-NRS score of ≥ 6 for last 3 months prior to screening visit.
  • Fasting blood glucose levels ≤ 125 mg/dL (6.94 mmol/l).
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL.
  • Able to comply and perform the procedures requested by the protocol (consumption of study medications, filling scheduled eDiary for health updates, biological sample collection procedures and study visit schedule).
  • Participants with access to western toilet facilities.
  • Participants with non-vegetarian dietary preferences (Note: Non-vegetarian food will be defined as food derived from animals, birds, fish, shell-fish, etc)
  • Participants consuming non-vegetarian food for at least 2 times in a week.
  • SpO2 ≥ 96% as assessed by fingertip pulse oximetry
  • Participants who are sufficiently literate to understand the essence of the study, are informed about the purpose of the study, and understand their rights.
  • Participants who are able to give written informed consent and are willing to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Participants not meeting IBS-D diagnostic criteria (i.e. IBS-Constipation, Mixed or Unclassified).
  • Uncontrolled abnormal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) value which is < 0.35 or > 4.94 μIU/mL.
  • Uncontrolled Type II DM (Controlled Type II diabetics can be included upon investigator's discretion).
  • Type I diabetes.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension defined as SBP ≥ 140 mm Hg and/or DBP ≥ 90 mm Hg.
  • Use of probiotics and/or prebiotics (In the form of supplements) within the last 4 weeks prior to screening.
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  • Use of medicines (Prescription, OTC, etc), health supplements or herbal medicines expected to promote gut health and alleviate IBS related complications within the last four 4 months prior to screening.
  • Established diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in last 3 months prior to screening.
  • History of surgical resection of the stomach, small intestine or large intestine.
  • Participants with acute gastroenteritis.
  • History or complications of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or ischemic colitis.
  • Participants with complications from infectious enteritis.
  • History of any diet-based intolerance (gluten or lactose intolerance).
  • History of or complications from malignant tumors.
  • History of any significant neurological or psychiatric condition which may affect study participation or inference of study outcomes.
  • Consumption of psychotropic agents in the last 1 year prior to screening.
  • History (in past 2 years) of smoking or currently smoking or using any form of smokeless tobacco.
  • Participation in other clinical trials in last 90 days prior to screening.
  • Participants with heavy alcohol consumption, defined as:
  • For men: More than 14 standard alcoholic drinks (SAD)/week or more than 4 SAD in a day.
  • For women: More than 7 SAD/week or more than 3 SAD in a day. (NOTE - A standard alcoholic drink contains approximately 14 grams of alcohol, which is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer (~5% alcohol), 8.5 ounces of malt liquor (~9% alcohol), 5 ounces of wine (~12% alcohol), 3.5 ounces of fortified wine (e.g., sherry or port), or 1.5 ounces of liquor (distilled spirits; ~40% alcohol).
  • Participants who have a clinically active state of systemic illness, which may include but is not limited to cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, respiratory, hepatobiliary, kidney and genitourinary, neuropsychiatric, and gastrointestinal system. To be ruled out by physician based on prior history and physical examination.
  • Females who are pregnant/planning to be pregnant/lactating or taking any oral contraceptives.
  • Any condition that could, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude the participant's ability to successfully and safely complete the study or that may confound study outcomes.

Trial locations and contacts

12 sites in 1 country.

12 sites in 1 country

India12 sites
  • Apex Gastro Clinic and Hospital,

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380013.

  • SN Gastro and Liver Clinic

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380054

  • Ahmedabad Gastro Associates,

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380061

  • My Health Clinic,

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400059.

  • Dr. Khanna Clinic,

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400059

  • Stress Test Clinic

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400059

  • Samarth Digestive Disease Centre

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400705,

  • Rahate Surgical Hospital,

    Nagpur, Maharashtra, 440008.

  • Ashirwad Hospital And Research Centre,

    Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, 421004

  • Aman Hospital and research center

    Vadodara, Gujarat, -390021.

  • Shubham Sudbhawana Superspeciality Hospital,

    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005.

  • Khannas Clinic

    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221010

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Study of the Efficacy and Safety of L. Plantarum UALp-05TM in Diarrhea- Predominant-irritable Bowel Syndrome

Several probiotic strains have shown beneficial outcomes in IBS patients, particularly among the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, Lactobacillus plantarum (recently reclassified as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum) is a frequently isolated species of the healthy human GI tract that has been studied in numerous GI clinical studies, including for IBS.In the present study, the efficacy and tolerability of L. plantarum (UALp-05TM), will be evaluated in individuals with IBS-D.

Read the detailed description

Several strains of Lactobacillus genus have previously been assessed in patients with IBS in multiple randomized controlled trials, demonstrating the efficacy of these strains in reducing IBS-related symptoms such as abdominal pain, distension and flatulence. We hypothesize the L. plantarum UALp-05 strain to benefit research participants by reducing pain severity, normalizing diarrhea predominant stool type and subsequently improving quality of life (QOL) standards. The current study with L. plantarum UALp-05, will include a lower dose of 1 billion CFU/day (considered a low dose among probiotic IBS studies) and a higher dose of 10 billion CFU/ day (considered a mid-point dose among probiotic IBS studies) for a period of 8-weeks.Each probiotic dosage group will be assessed individually in comparison to placebo.

Being tested
Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,, Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,, Microcrystalline cellulose

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,Other

    Also called Active

    One capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.

  • Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,Other

    Also called Active

    One capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.

  • Microcrystalline celluloseOther

    Also called Placebo

    One capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.

Study groups in NCT04950296
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,Active comparatorOne capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.
Receives: Other: Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,
Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,Active comparatorOne capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.
Receives: Other: Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,
Microcrystalline CellulosePlacebo comparatorOne capsule to be taken orally before lunch with a glass of water. In case the dose is missed, advise participant to take before dinner.
Receives: Other: Microcrystalline cellulose

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale

    To evaluate the effect of IP consumption on change in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale total score on day 56 from baseline (Day 0) in comparison to placebo.

    A score on a scale, include 0 to 100 pointer scale the minimum score is the better outcome and maximum values is worse outcome.

    Measured: Day 0, Day 56

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale

    To evaluate the effect of Investigational Product on global assessment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms, as assessed by the change in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale total score on day 28 from baseline (day 0) in comparison to placebo. A score on a scale, include 0 to 100 pointer scale the minimum score is the better outcome and maximum values is worse outcome.

    Measured: Day 28

  2. Abdominal Pain Severity Numeric Rating Scale

    To evaluate the effect of IP on abdominal pain severity (11-point scale), as assessed by the change in Abdominal Pain Severity Numeric Rating Scale score on day 56 from baseline (day 0) in comparison to placebo. A score on a scale, include 0 to 10 pointer scale the minimum score is the better outcome and maximum values is worse outcome.

    Measured: Screening, Day 0, Day 28 and Day 56

  3. Bristol Stool Scale

    To evaluate the effect of IP on percentage of study population achieving normal stool consistency, as assessed by Bristol Stool Scale on day 56 from baseline (day 0) in comparison to placebo. Bristol Stool Scale (BSS), a validated ordinal scale of stool types ranging from 1 through 7, with types 1-2 and 6-7, in conjunction with other symptoms, indicative of constipation and diarrhea, respectively. Types 3-5 are generally considered to be the most normal stool form and are the modal stool forms in cross-sectional surveys of healthy adults.

    Measured: Screening, Day 0, Day 28 and Day 56

  4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale percent responder

    To evaluate the effect of IP on percent responders defined by clinically significant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale total score improvement on day 56 in comparison to placebo.

    A score on a scale, include 0 to 100 pointer scale the minimum score is the better outcome and maximum values is worse outcome.

    Measured: Day 56

  5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome -Quality of Life

    To evaluate the effect of IP on quality of life as assessed by the change in Irritable Bowel Syndrome -Quality of Life score on day 56 from baseline (day 0) in comparison to placebo.

    34 set of Questionnaire indication following score 1=Not at all, 2=Slightly, 3=Moderately, 4=Quite a bit, 5=A great deal, the minimum score is the better outcome and maximum values is worse outcome.

    Measured: Day 0, Day 28 and Day 56

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Jul 2021
  2. Study start16 Sep 2021
  3. Primary completion5 May 2022
  4. Study completion5 May 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
314 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04950296
Sponsor's protocol ID
UAS201003/LPLANTARUMUALP05IBS
Status last verified
Jan 2022
First submitted
16 Jun 2021
Last updated
11 Jul 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Group I: L. plantarum UALp-05TM,, Group II: L. plantarum UALp-05TM, and Microcrystalline cellulose in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea, run by Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. at 12 sites in India.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 17 inclusion and 24 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 12 sites in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale (time frame: Day 0, Day 56). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jul 2022.

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