Study of the Effect of Probiotics on Respiratory Morbidity After Influenza Vaccination of Elderly in Nursing Homes

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether probiotic treatment improves the protection against respiratory infections after influenza vaccination in elderly living in nursing homes.

Timeline

Start

2006-10

Primary completion

2008-04

Completion

2008-04

Publications

• Van Puyenbroeck K, Hens N, Coenen S, Michiels B, Beunckens C, Molenberghs G, Van Royen P, Verhoeven V. Efficacy of daily intake of Lactobacillus casei Shirota on respiratory symptoms and influenza vaccination immune response: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy elderly nursing home residents. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 May;95(5):1165-71. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.111.026831. Epub 2012 Mar 21.

Drugs

Indications