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Study to Investigate the Potential of Probiotics in Yogurt
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) and Placebo for Healthy. Completed, enrolled 182 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the consumption of a yogurt drink containing a high dose of probiotics decreases absences, due to illnesses, in daycare centers for children between the ages of 1 and 3.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The active drink is currently available commercially on campus at The Berkey Creamery at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania. The active drink combined a commercial blend (YFL-702, Chr.) of the following active cultures, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. The active drink was also supplemented with the probiotic BB-12, acquired from Chr. Hansen (Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
The placebo drink combined a commercial blend (YFL-702, Chr.) of the following active cultures, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus.