TerminatedNot Applicable

The Influence of Probiotics on Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus

Stopped: Participant lost to followup

United States8 participantsStarted 2007-12

Plain-language summary

Drinking probiotics in a the form of a yogurt drink will restore normal gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria in patients whose colon are colonized with vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * VRE positive patients with GI colonization Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years * Patients who have had a bone marrow transplant * Extreme short bowel patients (less than 100 cm small bowel remaining) * Patients with active VRE infection but no GI colonization * Patients unable to eat and have no feeding access * Patients who do not have a power of attorney to give consent if they are unable to

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Whether a positive VRE colonized patient becomes VRE negative after drinking yogurt with probiotics

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00591474

SponsorOregon Health and Science University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.