Clinical Trial: Effect of Saccharomyces Boulardii on Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia and Phototherapy Duration in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Phase 4 Study of Saccharomyces Boulardii on Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia

Brief Summary: Indirect hyperbilirubinemia is frequently observed in premature infants.Probiotics are favorable microorganisms that regulate the flora of the gastrointestinal system. In this study we aimed to compare the effect of S. boulardii on severity of hyperbilirubinemia and duration of phototherapy on very low birth weight infants.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Effect of S. boulardii on severity of hyperbilirubinemia and phototherapy duration [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: long term effect of S.boulardii on neurodevelopmental outcome [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: August 5, 2011
Date Started: May 2011
Date Completion: December 2011
Last Updated: August 5, 2011
Last Verified: June 2011