60
Participants
Start Date
April 15, 2025
Primary Completion Date
October 15, 2025
Study Completion Date
November 1, 2025
Lactogemikan (Probiotic Supplement)
This intervention involves daily supplementation of Lactogemikan from Pescado Company, which contains Lactobacillus plantarum, a well-known probiotic strain. The probiotic is intended to improve gut microbiota balance, which may lead to improved nutritional status and health outcomes in hemodialysis patients. The dosage is one tablet daily for a duration of six months.
Lactogemikan + Prebiotic Fiber (Synbiotic Supplement)
This intervention involves daily supplementation of Lactogemikan (containing Lactobacillus plantarum) combined with prebiotic fibers from oat (3g per day). The synbiotic is designed to provide the benefits of both probiotics (to balance gut microbiota) and prebiotics (to support the growth of beneficial bacteria). This intervention is intended to improve the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients over a 6-month period. The dosage is one tablet daily, combined with 3g of oat fiber.
Mansoura University
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