The Effects of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus (JB-1) on Stress and Cognition
Launched by UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK · May 17, 2017
Trial Information
Current as of May 07, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
30 healthy male volunteers will be recruited in a randomized single blind placebo controlled cross over trial. Study participation will involve a screening visit followed by a baseline cognitive test battery, EEG and stress visit (socially evaluated cold-pressor test). These measures will be repeated after 4 weeks of daily probiotic and placebo capsules.
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • able to give informed written consent
- • able to speak English
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • having a significant acute or chronic illness
- • following a diet or taking a medication that would interfere with study objectives
- • pose a safety risk or confound the interpretation of the study results
- • evidence of immunodeficiency, bleeding disorder or coagulopathy
- • English not being participant's first language
- • colour blindness
- • dyslexia or dyscalculia
- • taking any probiotic products or antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- • receiving any treatment involving experimental drugs
About University College Cork
University College Cork (UCC) is a leading research institution located in Ireland, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research. The university's clinical trial unit is dedicated to conducting high-quality, ethically sound studies that aim to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the scientific understanding of various medical conditions. UCC collaborates with a diverse network of healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners to facilitate pioneering trials across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and patient safety. Through its initiatives, UCC strives to foster advancements in medicine and enhance the overall health of communities both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cork, , Ireland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ted Dinan, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University College Cork
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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