Lactobacillus johnsonii N6.2 in children and adolescents with T1D
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StatusAccepting Candidates
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Age8 Years - 18 Years
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SexesAll
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Healthy VolunteersNo
Objective
While genetics demonstrated a major risk factor for the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D), microbiota dysbiosis has been suggested as an elicitor in immunological tolerance and of beta cell autoimmunity. The probiotic Lactobacillus johnsonii N6.2 may prevent or restore the gut flora and show systemic impacts and adaptive immunity in the T1D population thereby preserving beta cell function.
Details
Full study title | Evaluation of the safety, tolerability, and general response to Lactobacillus johnsonii N6.2 in children and adolescents with T1D |
Protocol number | OCR22462 |
ClinicalTrials.gov ID | NCT03961854 |
Phase | Phase 2 |
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
have confirmed T1D by physician diagnosis
have normal values at screening for complete blood count (CBC) and complete metabolic profiles (with the exception of fasting glucose and HbA1c)
are able to swallow a capsule
are willing to complete weekly online questionnaires
are willing to consume a probiotic
are willing to provide stool samples throughout the study
are willing to provide blood samples throughout the study
are willing to take three stimulated C-peptide tests
are able to access a computer with Internet throughout the study
Exclusion Criteria:
being treated for any diseases or illnesses such as gastrointestinal disease (gastric ulcers, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, etc.)
being treated for chronic kidney disease
have had or are currently being treated for other immune-compromising diseases or conditions (HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, cancer, leukemia, organ transplant, Lupus, DiGeorge syndrome, selective deficiency of IgA, Bruton's disease etc.)
have an underlying structural heart disease
currently live with an immunocompromised person
are currently taking medications for constipation and/or diarrhea
have taken antibiotics within the past 2 weeks prior to randomization
are currently taking a probiotic supplement and are unwilling to discontinue it a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the study start
are a current smoker
are currently pregnant or lactating or a female who plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months
have a known allergy to milk or milk protein.
Lead researcher
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Michael J Haller, MDPediatric Endocrinologist (Child Hormone Specialist)
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