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NCT00481507 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Measuring the Influence of Kefir on Children's Stools on Antibiotics (MILK)
A NA study of Respiratory Tract Infections, sponsored by Georgetown University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 125
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00481507: Completed NA study of Respiratory Tract Infections, sponsored by Georgetown University.
NCT00481507 is a NA study of Respiratory Tract Infections that has completed, run by Georgetown University. The registered enrollment target is 125 participants, below the 2,766-participant average among 15 other Respiratory Tract Infections trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00481507, a NA study of Respiratory Tract Infections, has completed, sponsored by Georgetown University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 125 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of commercially available kefir on preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea compared to placebo in children ages 1-5.
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome was the incidence of participants receiving antibiotics with diarrhea during the 14-day follow-up period, as determined by parental report.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Placebo
- OTHER Kefir
Study Locations (1)
District of Columbia
- Georgetown University Deptartment of Family Medicine - Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 125 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-04 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00481507 record still lists
NCT00481507 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 125 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 2,766-participant average among 15 other Respiratory Tract Infections trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Respiratory Tract Infections appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00481507 reports a single indexed study location in District of Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00481507 about?
NCT00481507 is a clinical study titled "Measuring the Influence of Kefir on Children's Stools on Antibiotics (MILK)". The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of commercially available kefir on preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea compared to placebo in children ages 1-5.
What is the current status of trial NCT00481507?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 125 participants. The study started on 2007-07. Estimated completion is 2008-04.
What conditions does trial NCT00481507 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Respiratory Tract Infections.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00481507?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), Kefir (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00481507?
This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 227 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00481507 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across District of Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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