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Yogurt Study in Children 2-4 Years Old Attending Daycare
NCT00760851 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of probiotics (popularly referred to as 'live active culture' or 'good bacteria') in preventing illnesses and consequent absences from school/daycare centers of children two to four years old that attend daycare at least 3 days per week. Two yogurt drinks will be administered, one containing a specific strain of probiotic, Bb-12. It is hypothesized that children receiving the Bb-12 drink will experience fewer illnesses and absences from daycare. In this study, participants will be asked to: 1. Give their child 4 oz. of the test yogurt each day for 90 days 2. Keep a daily diary of their child's health 3. Collect 3 stool samples from their child at the start, middle, and end of the study 4. Speak with research personnel on a bi-weekly basis regarding their child's health 5. Ensure that their child to consume any yogurts or probiotic-containing products for 110 days of the study
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER probiotic strain Bb-12
- OTHER no Bb-12
Study Locations (1)
District of Columbia
- Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine, Research Division — Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 190 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-07 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00760851
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00760851 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 190 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Georgetown University, which has 109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Diarrhea appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which probiotic strain Bb-12 is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00760851 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include District of Columbia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00760851 about?
NCT00760851 is a clinical study titled "Yogurt Study in Children 2-4 Years Old Attending Daycare". The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of probiotics (popularly referred to as 'live active culture' or 'good bacteria') in preventing illnesses and consequent absences from school/daycare centers of children two to four years old that attend daycare at least 3 days per week. Tw...
What is the current status of trial NCT00760851?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 190 participants. The study started on 2008-09. Estimated completion is 2010-07.
What conditions does trial NCT00760851 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diarrhea, Infections, Respiratory. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00760851?
The interventions under investigation include: probiotic strain Bb-12 (OTHER), no Bb-12 (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00760851?
This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00760851 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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