Efficacy of Lactobacillus Paracasei PS23 for Patients With Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Mackay Memorial Hospital

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome

Treatments

Dietary Supplement: PS23 heat-treated

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Industry

Identifiers

NCT05813899

22CT054be

Details and patient eligibility

About

To evaluate whether probiotics PS23 can improve the symptoms of patients with long COVID-19 ; also to evaluate the effects on blood cortisol and inflammation-related indicators in patients.

Full description

It is expected that a total of 120 subjects will be recruited within 3 years after IRB approval, divided into two groups of 60 subjects, respectively consuming PS23 heat-treated bacteria or placebo, and completing the 6-week period.

Enrollment

39 patients

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Aged above 20 years old and below 65 years old.
Those who consciously have long COVID-19 symptoms or actively respond to website advertisements to express interest in participating in this clinical researcher.
Those who received the confirmation SMS or the COVID-19 rapid test positive 4 weeks ago.

Exclusion criteria

Have taken antibiotics within one month or are receiving antibiotic treatment.
Have taken probiotic products have been used within two weeks (excluding yogurt, yogurt, Yakult and other related foods).
Cancer or immunocompromised patients undergoing treatment.
Those who are allergic to lactic acid bacteria products.
Diagnosed with dementia before being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Prior to or currently taking medication for acute or psychiatric illness prior to the diagnosis of COVID-19.
The investigator judges that it is not suitable to participate in the researcher.