Effectiveness and Safety of Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA85 in Preventing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of probiotics as food supplements in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The study will enroll 82 patients who will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the placebo group. Participants in the experimental group will receive a probiotic supplement containing Lactobacillus acidophilus LA85, while those in the placebo group will receive a non-active substitute.

The outcomes include the following measurements:

• Number of days until the onset of diarrhea.
• Duration of diarrhea, if it occurs.
• Evaluation of gastrointestinal quality of life using the GIQLI questionnaire.
• Overall patient satisfaction with the intervention. Throughout the trial, a double-blind approach will be maintained, ensuring that both the participants and the investigators are unaware of the treatment assignments. This helps minimize bias and ensures the reliability of the results. To assess the efficacy and safety of probiotics, data will be collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The number of days until the onset of diarrhea will be compared between the two groups, as well as the duration of diarrhea if it occurs. Gastrointestinal quality of life will be evaluated using the GIQLI questionnaire, which measures various aspects related to gastrointestinal well-being. Additionally, overall patient satisfaction with the intervention will be assessed. By conducting this comprehensive clinical trial, we aim to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits and safety of probiotics as food supplements in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The results obtained will contribute to evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals and may have implications for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Inclusion criteria

• Patients starting antibiotic treatment (Amoxicillin 750mg).
• Patients prone to diarrhea with the administration of Amoxicillin 750mg.
• Patients over 18 years of age.
• Patients of both sexes.
• Patients capable of understanding the clinical study and who are committed to complying with the requirements and procedures of the study.
• Patients who have signed the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Diabetic patients.
• Pregnant patients.
• Patients who are breastfeeding.
• Patients who require pharmacological treatment that triggers drug diarrhea (laxatives, antacids with magnesium, chemotherapy, omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, cimetidine ranitidine, mycophenolate nizatidine, ibuprofen, naproxen and metformin).
• Patients requiring treatment with tricyclic antidepressants, antiepileptics, antihistamines, antiparkinsons, antipsychotics, antispasmodics, verapamil, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, opiates, sympathomimetics, antacids (with aluminum and calcium), non-steroidal antidiarrheals and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Patients who change the type of diet during the study.
• Patients with an allergy or intolerance to any of the ingredients in the formulation of the product under study.
• Subjects with a history of drug, alcohol or other substance abuse, or other factors that limit their ability to cooperate during the study.
• Subjects whose condition does not make them eligible for the study, according to the investigator.