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NCT05553652 The Effect of ASTARTE™ on Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

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NCT ID NCT05553652
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Hvidovre University Hospital
Condition Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 720 participants
Start Date 2022-09-19
Primary Completion 2024-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ASTARTE™ oral capsulesPlacebo oral capsules

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 720 participants in total. It began in 2022-09-19 with a primary completion date of 2024-08-01.

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Brief Summary

Investigate the effect of dietary supplements/probiotic ASTARTE™ ( L. crispatus, L. rhamnosus, L. jensenii, L. gasseri) on the microbiome composition in the intestine and vagina and thereby a reduction of risk factors for the development of rUTI during 6 months of intervention in women aged 18-40 years. This is measured by the incidence of symptomatic UTI.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Women 18-40 years of age * Recurrent UTI (2 times UTI within 6 months or \> 3 times UTI infection within one year). * The subjects should be informed about the trial protocol. * The subject must be able to follow the protocol, have provided voluntary consent and have signed the declaration of consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or planning pregnancy * Breastfeeding * Participation in another trial with probiotic the last 30 days. * Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the study product * Patients primarily admitted for a disorder other than UTI * Antibiotic treatment for any other condition than UTI at time of recruitment the last 30 days

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Andreas Petersen, DM. PhD

✉ andreas.munk.petersen@regionh.dk

📞 +4538626199

Principal Investigator

Andreas Petersen, DM. PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05553652 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05553652 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05553652 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andreas.munk.petersen@regionh.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05553652 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hvidovre, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05553652 clinical trial?

NCT05553652 is sponsored by Hvidovre University Hospital. The principal investigator is Andreas Petersen, DM. PhD at Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen. The trial plans to enroll 720 participants.

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