Probiotic Versus Placebo as Adjuvant for Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment During Pregnancy
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2012-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal condition involving a reduction in the amount of
Lactobacilli, the normal bacteria colonizing the vagina, and an overgrowth of pathogenic
bacteria. The presence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy is associated with an increased
risk of preterm delivery. After a course of antibiotic treatment, recurrence of bacterial
vaginosis has been reported in 10-70% of cases. This study aims to verify if administration
of vaginal Lactobacilli may reduce the occurrence rate after antibiotic treatment of
bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Università degli Studi di Brescia
Collaborators:
Azienda Ospedaliera Spedali Civili di Brescia Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia