Effect of VSL#3 (Original De Simone Formulation) on Cognitive Function, Risk of Falls and Quality of Life in Patients With Cirrhosis

PHASE4CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 31, 2013

Primary Completion Date

March 31, 2014

Study Completion Date

March 31, 2016

Conditions
CirrhosisCognitive Dysfunction
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

VSL#3 (Original De Simone formulation)

VSL#3 (Original De Simone formulation) is a probiotic mixture of 8 proprietary strains, namely Streptococcus thermophilus, bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

OTHER

Placebo

Placebo will be formulated as identical in appearance and administered according to the same schedule as the active agent. Placebo contains maltose and silicon dioxide as inactive agent.

Trial Locations (1)

08025

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

OTHER

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