The Effect of Probiotic Supplementation (NCT04390347) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Probiotic Supplementation
United Kingdom60 participantsStarted 2020-09-21
Plain-language summary
This is a double-blind randomised controlled trial where participants will be randomised to either twice daily 65ml of Lactobacillus casei Shirota for six months or a matched placebo.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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
. Be a prevalent haemodialysis patient (\>3 months)
. Age 18 years or older
. Able and willing to give informed consent
. Sufficient understanding of English to understand the patient information sheet and complete questionnaires
Exclusion criteria
. Aged \<18 years
. Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
. Unlikely to remain on haemodialysis for the 6-month duration of the trial (e.g. planned transplantation)
. Already taking a regular pre- or pro-biotic supplement or other dietary supplement aimed at modulating the gut microbiota
. Any of the following conditions:
. Documented allergy or intolerance to milk protein (e.g. lactose intolerance, milk/dairy allergy)
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.