To Investigate the Effects of Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis XLTG11 on Growth and Develop… (NCT07490587) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
To Investigate the Effects of Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis XLTG11 on Growth and Development, Incidence of Allergy and Immune Function in Infants
China, Malaysia366 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a 180-day randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving healthy infants and young children under 3 years of age with elevated allergy risk. Participants are randomized to receive either Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis XLTG11 probiotic or placebo daily. The primary clinical outcomes assessed are incidence and day-level burden of allergic, respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms. To investigate potential mechanisms, fecal samples were collected pre- and post-intervention for shotgun metagenomic sequencing to analyze changes in gut microbiota composition, functional pathways (KEGG, COG, GO), and mucosal immune markers (β-defensin 2, LL-37, calprotectin, sIgA) associated with clinical improvements.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Months – 36 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Term infants are 37≤ gestational age \< 42 weeks, and the birth weight is between 2500g and 4000g (only applicable to 0\~12 months old)
* Breastfed or mixed-fed healthy infants and young children, aged 0\~3 (inclusive) years old, gender is not limited
* The allergy risk score calculated by the Infant Allergy Risk Assessment Table is ≥6(Refer to the National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Investigation and Research on Allergy Symptoms and Risk Factors in Infants and Young Children)
* Family primary guardians agree to collect fecal samples of infants and young children during this study
* Have not used antibiotics in the past month
* Have not used probiotics in the past three months
* Family primary guardians committed not to add additional Bifidobacterium dietary supplements to infants and young children during the intervention period
* The guardians of the enrolled subjects agree to participate in this interventional study and sign a written informed consent form, and are able to understand and fill in forms such as infant diaries as required
* Signed informed consent and willing to follow up at the time specified in the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* The mother of the infant has a history of diabetes, hepatitis B, HIV and other infectious diseases
* Clinicians diagnosed with allergic diseases (including but not limited to eczema, asthma, allergic proctocolitis, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, etc…
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
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Allergy symptoms in children upon administration of probiotic or placebo as assessed via clinical questionnaire