Covid19
Conditions
Keywords
covid-19, elderly, nursing home, probiotics
Brief summary
The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of Ligilactobacillus salivarius MP101 on the functional (Barthel index), cognitive (GDS/FAST) and nutritional (MNA) status, and on the nasal and fecal inflammatory profiles of elderly living in a nursing home highly affected by COVID-19.
Interventions
Administration of the strain through a fermented milk
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Living in the nursing home * Informed consent obtained
Exclusion criteria
* Absence of informed consent * Parenteral nutrition (exclusively) * Allergy to cow's milk protein
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Barthel index | 4 months | functional status score (daily activities) |
| MNA score | 4 months | Nutritional status |
| nasal and fecal immune profile | 4 months | 37-plex |
Countries
Spain