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Effects of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus and Inulin supplements (singly & both) on phenolic uremic toxins, nutritional status and Functional GI Disorders (FGIDs) in hemodialysis patients

Effects of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus and Inulin supplements (singly & both) on phenolic uremic toxins, nutritional status and FGIDs in hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201504182017N21
Enrollment
96
Registered
2015-05-23
Start date
2015-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

End stage kidney disease on dialysis. Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Probiotic
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (16 Billion CFU) one capsule per day for 28 days, after meal, prepared by Nutrition Research Center from yogurt and cheese of different farms located in the suburbs Heris. In
Inulin (10 grams) one sachet per day for 28 days, after meal, soluble dietary and ferment-able fiber, prepared by BENEO Belgium from Cichorium intybus. Intervention 3: Intervention group: Symbiotic
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (16 Billion CFU, one capsule) with Inulin (10 grams, one sachet) per day for 28 days, after meal. Intervention 4: Control group: Corn starch (10 grams, one sachet) with Infant
Treatment - Other
Placebo
Intervention group: Probiotic
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (16 Billion CFU) one capsule per day for 28 days, after meal, prepared by Nutrition Research Center from yogurt and cheese of different farms located in the suburbs Heris.
Intervention group: Prebiotic
Inulin (10 grams) one sachet per day for 28 days, after meal, soluble dietary and ferment-able fiber, prepared by BENEO Belgium from Cichorium intybus.
Intervention group: Symbiotic
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (16 Billion CFU, one capsule) with Inulin (10 grams, one sachet) per day for 28 days, after meal.
Control group: Corn starch (10 grams, one sachet) with Infant formula (one capusule) per day, for 28 days after meal, (Placebo)

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor
Vice chancellor for research, Shahid Beheshti university of Medical Sciences
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Physician definitive diagnosis of end stage of renal disease (ESRD) treated by hemodialysis; both male and female; aged 20 years and older; acceptable performance of the digestive system; ability to drink at least 100 ml of water per day; life expectancy and survival at least 3 months; absence of acute medical conditions; accept and sign the project. Exclusion criteria: Patient reluctance to participate in the study; treated with peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation; intolerance supplements; pregnant women; lactating women; smoking; acute medical illness; use of antibiotics; use of psychedelic drugs; use of herbal medicines and flavors.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum levels of Phenol. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: By HPLC method.;Serum levels of Paracresol. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: By HPLC method.;Anthropometric measurements, Weight. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Weight using calibrated Seca scale with a precision of 0.1 kg.;Energy intake. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 3 days food recall was used and analyzed with Nutritionist 4 software.;FGIDs, Symptoms in the Esophagus. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Using 93 items questionnaire based on ROM III.;FGIDs, Symptoms in the Stomach & Intestines. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Using 93 items questionnaire based on ROM III.;Anthropometric measurements, Body Mass Index. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Calculate: Weight divided to Square of Height.;Macronutrient intake, Proteins. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 3 days food recall was used and analyzed with Nutritionist 4 software.;Macronutrient intake, Fats. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 3 days food recall was used and analyzed with Nutritionist 4 software.;Macronutrient intake, Carbohydrates. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: 3 days food recall was used and analyzed with Nutritionist 4 software.;FGIDs, Symptoms in the Gall Bladder & Pancreas. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Using 93 items questionnaire based on ROM III.;FGIDs, Symptoms in the Rectum & Anal canal. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Using 93 items questionnaire based on ROM III.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Intestinal (Stool) Microbiome, Bacteroidetes. Timepoint: Before and After Intervention. Method of measurement: Real-time PCR of DNA extracted from stool sample.;Intestinal (Stool) Microbiome, Firmicotes. Timepoint: Before and After Intervention. Method of measurement: Real-time PCR of DNA extracted from stool sample.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarzad Eidi

Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

farzadeidi@gmail.com+98 41 3335 2292

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026