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Microbial ColonizationNCT05367518

Colonisation Efficacy of Oral Probiotic Fast Melt Powder

A study testing Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g) and Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g) in people with Microbial Colonization, run by BLIS Technologies Limited at 1 site in New Zealand.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

To evaluate the colonisation efficacy (i.e. ability of the probiotic bacteria to remain in your mouth) of a fast melt powder that quickly dissolves in the mouth. The fast melt powder will contain a Streptococcus salivarius probiotic and the study is to be done in healthy adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Microbial Colonization
What is being tested?
Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g) and Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteNew Zealand
Study dates
15 May 2022to 30 Jun 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 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • In general good health 18 - 80 years of age.
  • Practice good oral hygiene.

Who cannot join

  • Have a history of autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised.
  • Are on concurrent antibiotic therapy or regular antibiotic use within last 1 week
  • History of allergy (e.g. dairy).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

John D Hale, PhD contact

+6434740988

john.hale@blis.co.nz

John R Tagg, PhD contact

6434740988

john.tagg@blis.co.nz

New Zealand1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Blis Technologies Ltd

    Dunedin, Otago, 9012

    John D Hale, PhD, +6434740988, john.hale@blis.co.nz

    Rohit Jain, PhD, +6434740988, rohit.jain@blis.co.nz

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Assessment of Colonisation of Probiotic Bacterium Streptococcus Salivarius From a Fast Melt Powder Format to the Oral Cavity

To evaluate the colonisation efficacy (i.e. ability of the probiotic bacteria to remain in your mouth) of a fast melt powder that quickly dissolves in the mouth. The fast melt powder will contain a Streptococcus salivarius probiotic and the study is to be done in healthy adults.

Read the detailed description

This is a double-blind, randomized controlled study with no cross over to evaluate the colonization efficacy of fast melt powders containing a commercially available probiotic bacterium Streptococcus salivarius K12.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the 2 groups consuming Fast Melt powder containing two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 over a seven day period. Saliva samples will be collected at predetermined time points pre and post intervention. Colonization efficacy will be determined by enumerating the probiotic in the saliva samples using standard microbiological techniques.

Being tested
Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g), Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g)
Keywords
Streptococcus salivarius K12, Oral Probiotic, Fast Melt Powder
Medical subject headings
Communicable Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g)Dietary supplement

    Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 products are commercially available in traditional formats such as chewable tablet (lozenge) for local delivery in the oral cavity to provide oral health benefits. In this study, a Fast Melt Powder formulation will be evaluated for its potential of delivering probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 to the oral cavity.

  • Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g)Dietary supplement

    Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 products are commercially available in traditional formats such as chewable table (lozenges) for local delivery in the oral cavity to provide oral health benefits. In this study, a Fast Melt Powder formulation will be evaluated for its potential of delivering probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 to the oral cavity.

Study groups in NCT05367518
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /gActive comparatorProbiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder (Dose 1: 1 Billion colony forming units /g)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g)
Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 million colony forming units /gActive comparatorGroup B: Dose 2 Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder (Dose 2: 100 Million colony forming unit/gram)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g)

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in microbial colonization from baseline (Day 0) to 1 hour

    Study will determine the change in microbial colonization efficacy of two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 in a fast melt powder format. The saliva Statistical analysis (e.g. Students t-test) will be carried out to compare the participants data from baseline to one hour after later across two different formulations with the level of significance of p≤0.05.Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed average and standard deviation functions using appropriate statistical analysis software (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

    Measured: 1 hours post intervention

  2. Change in microbial colonization from baseline (Day 0) to 8 hours

    Study will determine the change in microbial colonization efficacy of two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 in a fast melt powder format. The saliva Statistical analysis (e.g. Students t-test) will be carried out to compare the participants data from baseline to 8 hours after later across two different formulations with the level of significance of p≤0.05.Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed average and standard deviation functions using appropriate statistical analysis software (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

    Measured: 8 hours post intervention

  3. Change in microbial colonization from baseline (Day 0) to 24 hours

    Study will determine the change in microbial colonization efficacy of two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 in a fast melt powder format. The saliva Statistical analysis (e.g. Students t-test) will be carried out to compare the participants data from baseline to 24 hours after later across two different formulations with the level of significance of p≤0.05.Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed average and standard deviation functions using appropriate statistical analysis software (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

    Measured: 24 hours post intervention

  4. Change in microbial colonization from baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours post last dose

    Study will determine the change in microbial colonization efficacy of two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 in a fast melt powder format. The saliva Statistical analysis (e.g. Students t-test) will be carried out to compare the participants data from baseline to 48 hours after last dosing across two different formulations over 7 days, with the level of significance of p≤0.05.Overall colonization based on percentage of population colonized for different interventions will also be analyzed average and standard deviation functions using appropriate statistical analysis software (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

    Measured: 48 hours after last dosing following 7 days of daily administration of probiotic

Timeline

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

  1. First posted10 May 2022
  2. Study start15 May 2022 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion25 May 2022 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2022 (estimated)

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
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the 2 groups consuming Fast Melt powder containing two different doses of Streptococcus salivarius K12 : Group A: Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder (Dose 1: 1 Billion colony forming unit/gram) Group B: Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder (Dose 2: 100 Million colony forming unit/gram)
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05367518
Sponsor's protocol ID
BLTCT2022/1
Status last verified
May 2022
First submitted
3 May 2022
Last updated
10 May 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data and information included in the Protocol and Clinical Study Report will be shared to other researchers and/or in publications in due course.

Publications

  • Hyink O, Wescombe PA, Upton M, Ragland N, Burton JP, Tagg JR. Salivaricin A2 and the novel lantibiotic salivaricin B are encoded at adjacent loci on a 190-kilobase transmissible megaplasmid in the oral probiotic strain Streptococcus salivarius K12. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2007 Feb;73(4):1107-13. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02265-06. Epub 2006 Dec 28.

    PubMed 17194838
  • Burton JP, Chilcott CN, Wescombe PA, Tagg JR. Extended Safety Data for the Oral Cavity Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins. 2010 Oct;2(3):135-44. doi: 10.1007/s12602-010-9045-4.

    PubMed 26781236
  • Gregori G, Righi O, Risso P, Boiardi G, Demuru G, Ferzetti A, Galli A, Ghisoni M, Lenzini S, Marenghi C, Mura C, Sacchetti R, Suzzani L. Reduction of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus pharyngo-tonsillar infections associated with use of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12: a retrospective observational study. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2016 Jan 19;12:87-92. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S96134. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 26855579
  • Di Pierro F, Adami T, Rapacioli G, Giardini N, Streitberger C. Clinical evaluation of the oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 in the prevention of recurrent pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes in adults. Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2013 Mar;13(3):339-43. doi: 10.1517/14712598.2013.758711. Epub 2013 Jan 4.

    PubMed 23286823
  • Di Pierro F, Colombo M, Zanvit A, Rottoli AS. Positive clinical outcomes derived from using Streptococcus salivarius K12 to prevent streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis in children: a pilot investigation. Drug Healthc Patient Saf. 2016 Nov 21;8:77-81. doi: 10.2147/DHPS.S117214. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 27920580
  • Di Pierro F, Colombo M, Giuliani MG, Danza ML, Basile I, Bollani T, Conti AM, Zanvit A, Rottoli AS. Effect of administration of Streptococcus salivarius K12 on the occurrence of streptococcal pharyngo-tonsillitis, scarlet fever and acute otitis media in 3 years old children. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2016 Nov;20(21):4601-4606.

    PubMed 27874935

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 1 Billion colony forming units /g) and Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 Fast Melt Powder 100 Million colony forming units /g) in people with Microbial Colonization, run by BLIS Technologies Limited at 1 site in New Zealand.

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 2 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 May 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in New Zealand. 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. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact John D Hale, PhD (+6434740988, john.hale@blis.co.nz), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in microbial colonization from baseline (Day 0) to 1 hour (time frame: 1 hours post intervention). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05367518, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 10 May 2022.

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