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Effect of an Immune-boosting Food Supplement on the Severity and Frequency of Pediatric Respiratory Tract Infections

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Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"

Status

Completed

Conditions

Immunomodulation
Respiratory Tract; Infection, Upper (Acute)

Treatments

Dietary Supplement: Verum
Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06218225
IMMUNOJR

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the product in developing immune reinforcement that results in decreased susceptibility to respiratory infections of viral origin in children aged 3 to 10 years with a number of respiratory tract infectious events in the previous year greater than 4. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Has the number of infectious events been reduced from last year?
  • Does the severity of symptoms decrease with the use of the product?

Participants will be treated for 4 months. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated by:

  • 2 scheduled visits with the investigating pediatrician (T0 - enrollment and start of treatment; T1- end of treatment).
  • Verification of progress during the study by scheduled telephone meetings.
  • The use of a diary where the patient or parent/caregiver will report all events (even mild) affecting the respiratory tract, taking care to fully complete the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey for kids (WURSS-k) questionnaire.

Full description

The immune system is a complex network consisting of organs, tissues, cells and the substances they produce. It has the function of protecting the body from external agents (including infectious agents) by activating three different types of response: the innate response, the adaptive response, and the mechanical or chemical response. The innate and adaptive response are activated together, one modulating the other. The innate or natural response represents a first line of defense. The adaptive or specific response is a slower but more powerful and targeted defensive response and enables the creation of immunological memory.

In the pediatric setting in the early months, and in the later first years of life, where the "immunological memory" has not yet strengthened, infectious events such as fever, flu, colds, throat discomfort, cough, respiratory infections, sore throat, various respiratory tract ailments, gastrointestinal diseases or related only to the intestinal tract occur frequently. It will take time for it to strengthen, and for the little one to be immune to a bacterial infection, but there are remedies to help. A healthy lifestyle, physical activity and a balanced diet that allows the right amount of protein, vitamins and minerals can strengthen the immune system. In some cases, where healthy diet and lifestyle needed support, the use of natural substances with immune-stimulating action proves useful.

The tested product is a dietary supplement specifically designed to modulate immune defenses in children. It contains the innovative IMMUREMEDY®-B complex and Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505. Zinc and vitamins B6, B12, C, and D contribute to normal immune system function. Elderberry and acerola support the body's natural defenses. Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505 is a probiotic that promotes the balance of the flora intestinal flora. Several clinical studies have shown that it can reduce the incidence of pediatric infections, including respiratory tract infections.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the product in developing immune reinforcement that results in decreased susceptibility to respiratory infections of viral origin in children aged 3 to 10 years with a number of respiratory tract infectious events in the previous year greater than 4.

Treatment consists of taking one single-dose bottle daily for a total of 4 months as follows:

1st cycle - 30 days use of study product or placebo Cycle 2 - first 15 days washout, remaining 15 days use of study product or placebo Cycle 3 - first 15 days washout, remaining 15 days use of study product or placebo 4th cycle - 30-day washout Numerosity and severity of infectious events will be assessed during meetings with the pediatrician and through a diary where the patient or parent/caregiver will report all events (even mild) affecting the respiratory tract, taking care to fully complete the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey for kids (WURSS-k) questionnaire.

Enrollment

120 patients

Sex

All

Ages

3 to 10 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Both sexes children aged 3-10 years, with a number of respiratory tract infectious events in the previous year greater than 4.

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute upper respiratory tract or other infection within 7 days prior to enrollment, cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency syndromes, abnormalities respiratory tract anatomy, use of immunostimulant drugs or immunosuppressants in the previous 4 weeks.

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Double Blind

120 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Verum
Experimental group
Description:
Partecipants received a food supplement with the innovative IMMUREMEDY®-B complex and Lactobacillus rhamnosus CRL1505.
Treatment:
Dietary Supplement: Verum
Placebo
Placebo Comparator group
Description:
Partecipants received a food supplement in the same primary packaging of the verum, but without active substances
Treatment:
Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Trial contacts and locations

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