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Use of Bifidobacterium Bifidum in Formula-Fed Infants With Colic, With or Without Atopic Dermatitis

RecruitingNAAges 1 Week - 5 MonthsAllUniversity of Roma La Sapienza
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether daily probiotic supplementation with Bifidobacterium bifidum (Bifipral® drops) can reduce crying time in formula-fed infants aged 5 months or younger diagnosed with infant colic (according to Rome IV criteria), with or without concomitant atopic dermatitis. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does daily administration of B. bifidum for 8 weeks achieve at least a 50% reduction in average daily crying duration compared to placebo? * Does B. bifidum supplementation improve secondary outcomes, including crying frequency, sleep quality, bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, fecal microbiota composition, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels, and SCORAD score in infants with atopic dermatitis? Researchers will compare formula-fed infants receiving Bifipral® drops (containing B. bifidum strains BFP19® and BFP29®) to a compar

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-breastfed infants aged ≤ 5 months diagnosed with infant colic according to Rome IV criteria, with or without atopic dermatitis. * Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \> 5 months. * Exclusive breastfeeding or mixed feeding. * Absence of infant colic diagnosis. * Presence of chronic diseases, neoplasms, immunodeficiencies, chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, IBD, celiac disease, genetic-metabolic disorders, cystic fibrosis or other chronic pulmonary diseases, cardiovascular/respiratory/GI malformations, neuropsychiatric disorders, neurological conditions, or vegetarian/vegan diet.
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What it tests

  • Bifidobacterium bifidum BFP19® and BFP29® (Bifipral®)
  • Placebo
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Where

1 site
AOU Sant'Andrea
Roma, Italy
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