Impact of Probiotics BIFILACT® on Diarrhea in Patients Treated With Pelvic Radiation

Summary

In this double-blinded randomized clinical trial study, investigators assessed probiotic used to prevent or delay radiation induced grade moderate to severe diarrhea with patient treated for pelvic cancer.

Timeline

Start

2006-12

Primary completion

2010-11

Completion

2010-12

Publications

• Demers M, Dagnault A, Desjardins J. A randomized double-blind controlled trial: impact of probiotics on diarrhea in patients treated with pelvic radiation. Clin Nutr. 2014 Oct;33(5):761-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2013.10.015. Epub 2013 Oct 24.

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