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The effect of synbiotic (LactoCare) administration in stroke patients: Evaluation of brain injury, neurological functions, inflammatory factors, and oxidative stress

The effect of synbiotic (LactoCare) administration in stroke patients: Evaluation of brain injury, neurological functions, inflammatory factors, and oxidative stress — a double-blind clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250117064406N3
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-04-25
Start date
2026-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Stroke. Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will consume two synbiotic capsules with the brand name Lactocare (500 mg) daily, one after lunch and the other after dinner. Intervention 2:

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
40 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male gender Willingness to participate in the study and have written consent Age 40 - 85 years old Focal neurological deficit lasting at least 60 minutes MRI consistent with clinical diagnosis of acute ischemia NIHSS stroke scale less than 15 with at least 2 points from sections 5 and 6 (motor)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with severe heart, liver, kidney and other organ failure, or malignancy, metabolic diseases Having certain conditions such as immunodeficiency and AIDS, taking immunosuppressive drugs or chemotherapy. Having symptoms of infection (such as high fever, chills and persistent cough) Patients with a history of allergies to drugs, foods, or probiotics MRI evidence of brain tumor or abscess, brainstem or cerebellar infarction, significant cerebral edema, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or primary intracerebral hemorrhage Severe concomitant systemic disease that limits life expectancy History of ventricular dysrhythmia, acute myocardial infarction, or acute cardiovascular conditions that interfere with interpretation Neurological signs and symptoms that improve during the study Pre-existing medical conditions that may interfere with the study Patient unwillingness to continue treatment Patient discharged and transferred to another department or center Death before the end of the treatment period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Brain injury. Timepoint: Evaluation of brain injury is performed before the intervention and at the end of one week. Method of measurement: MRI.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Inflammatory factors and oxidative stress. Timepoint: Measurement of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress is performed before the intervention and at the end of one week. Method of measurement: ELISA technique.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahein Momenabadi

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

dr.shaheinmomenabadi@semums.ac.ir+98 23 3345 1336

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026