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Irritable Bowel SyndromeNCT01613456

Effect of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A study testing Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Lesaffre International at 1 site in France.

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

The main purpose of this study is the effect of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 on abdominal pain or intestinal discomfort in patients presenting with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
Conditions the study is for
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is being tested?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
364 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
Dec 2011to Jun 2013
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 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • IBS subject meeting the Rome III criteria , with a discomfort or pain present more than 1 day per week in whom organic causes of their symptoms have been excluded
  • IBS-C with less than 3 complete spontaneous bowel movements/week
  • IBS-D with at least 2 or more days/week one stool which has consistency of type 6 or 7 Bristol stool score
  • Subject able of and willing to comply with the protocol and to give their written informed consents

Who cannot join

  • History of chronic gastrointestinal disorders
  • History of lactose intolerance
  • History of gluten intolerance
  • Treatment able to influence IBS, modifying intestinal sensitivity and motility (antidepressants,opioid, narcotic analgesics)
  • Eating disorders
  • Pregnancy in progress

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Biofortis

    Saint-Herblain, 44800

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About this study

Official title: Effect of S.Cerevisiae vs Placebo on the Improvement of Gastrointestinal Disorders,Especially During Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Randomized, Double-blind Study

The main purpose of this study is the effect of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 on abdominal pain or intestinal discomfort in patients presenting with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Being tested
Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856Dietary supplement

    2 capsules/day during 12 weeks

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    Capsule with comparable organoleptic properties and weight than the experimental product.

    2 capsules/day during 12 weeks

Study groups in NCT01613456
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorDicalcium phosphate, Maltodextrin and Magnesium stearate.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856

What is being measured

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

  1. Change from baseline in discomfort score,obtained by Daily Likert Scale averaged by week

    Measured: baseline and week 8

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Jun 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2011
  3. Primary completionJun 2013
  4. Study completionJun 2013

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
364 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01613456
Sponsor's protocol ID
PEC11010
Other IDs
ID RCB: 2011-A00915-36
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
5 Jun 2012
Last updated
14 May 2015
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Spiller R, Pelerin F, Cayzeele Decherf A, Maudet C, Housez B, Cazaubiel M, Justen P. Randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 in irritable bowel syndrome: improvement in abdominal pain and bloating in those with predominant constipation. United European Gastroenterol J. 2016 Jun;4(3):353-62. doi: 10.1177/2050640615602571. Epub 2015 Aug 21.

    PubMed 27403301

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, run by Lesaffre International at 1 site in France.

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 4 inclusion and 6 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 14 May 2015. 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 France. 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?

Change from baseline in discomfort score,obtained by Daily Likert Scale averaged by week (time frame: baseline and week 8). 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 NCT01613456, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 14 May 2015.

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