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CTRI Number  CTRI/2022/04/041875 [Registered on: 13/04/2022] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 10/10/2023
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Probiotic 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Multiple Arm Trial 
Public Title of Study   Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the probiotics on IBS symptom severity in patients with diarrhoea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 
Scientific Title of Study   Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum ES1 and the post biotic heat-treated Bifidobacterium longum ES1 (HT-ES1) on IBS symptom severity in patients with diarrhoea predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
ADM/211001/BLE/IBS version 1.0 March 03, 2022  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Shalini Srivastava 
Designation  Principal Investigator 
Affiliation  Vedic Lifesciences Pvt Ltd 
Address  Vedic Lifesciences 118 - B Morya House, New Off link Road, Adarsh Nagar, Andheri west.

Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA
400053
India 
Phone  02242172300  
Fax    
Email  shalini.s@vediclifesciences.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Shalini Srivastava 
Designation  Principal Investigator 
Affiliation  Vedic Lifesciences Pvt Ltd 
Address  Vedic Lifesciences 118 - B Morya House, New Off link Road, Adarsh Nagar, Andheri west.

Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA
400053
India 
Phone  02242172300  
Fax    
Email  shalini.s@vediclifesciences.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Zubair Ansari 
Designation  Project lead 
Affiliation  Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd 
Address  Vedic Lifesciences 118 - B Morya House, New Off link Road, Adarsh Nagar, Andheri west.

Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA
400053
India 
Phone  7738945639  
Fax    
Email  zubair@vediclifesciences.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Vedic Lifesciences 102 ACE business center near Navneet motors, Off old Agra road, Thane west 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Dr Malwina Naghibi 
Address  ADM Protexin Limited Lopen Head SomersetTA135JH,UK 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Research industry] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 7  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Aman Khanna  Aman Hospital and research centre  Aman Hospital and research centre, 15 Shaswat, Gotri Rd, opposite ESI Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat 390021
Vadodara
GUJARAT 
9904402122

amankhanna1974@gmail.com 
Dr Jignesh Patel  Apex Gastro Clinic and Hospital  Apex Gastro Clinic and Hospital B 310, Shivalik Yash, opp Shashtrinagar BRTS, 132 Feet Ring Rd, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380013
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT 
9727735536

drjigs2712@gmail.com 
Dr Sanjeev Khanna  Dr. Sanjeev Khanna clinic  E - 002, Vishal Apartments, Behind Vishal Wedding Hall, Sir M V Road, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059
Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA 
9820055090

dr.sanjeevkhanna@yahoo.com 
Dr Ram Parihar  Gastroplus, Digestive disease centre  Gastroplus, Digestive disease centre Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT 
9265407331

ramparihar1981@gmail.com 
Dr Pankaj Singh Jadon  Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Science &  Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Science & Research Centre Agra Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302017.
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
9352781299

Drpankaj.medicine@jnujaipur.ac.in 
Dr Avadhoot A Pandit  Shantaee Nursing Home  Shantaee Nursing Home, Charkop Bhavneet CHS LTD, Ground Floor, 'A' Wing, Plot No. 27 RSC 22/23, Sector 8, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA 
9820181625

avadhipt@gmail.com 
Dr Ramesh R Dargad  Stress test clinic  A-4/1, Mukund Nagar CHS, Marol Pipeline Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059
Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA 
9820152828

rohitdargad@outlook.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 8  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
ACEAS Independent Ethics Committee,  Approved 
ACEAS Independent Ethics Committee,  Approved 
Harmony Ethical Research Commiittee Shree Hospital  Approved 
Harmony Ethical Research Commiittee Shree Hospital  Approved 
Harmony Ethical Research Commiittee Shree Hospital  Approved 
Institutional ethics committee, Aman Hospital and research centre,  Approved 
Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Science & Research Centre  Approved 
Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Science & Research Centre  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: K580||Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  ES 1  Two capsules orally once daily after breakfast for 84 days 
Intervention  HT ES1  Two capsules orally once daily after breakfast for 84 days 
Comparator Agent  Placebo  Two capsules orally once daily after breakfast for 84 days 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  65.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1 Males and females aged ≥18 to ≤ 65 years.
2 Participants diagnosed with diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) as per ROME IV criteria:
i) Recurrent abdominal pain on average at least one day/week in the last three months, associated with two or more of the following criteria:
Related to defecation
Associated with a change in stool frequency (increase/decrease in frequency).
Associated with a change in the form (appearance) of stool.
ii) History of abnormal bowel movements predominantly diarrhoea (>25% of bowel movement categorised as stool form type 6 or 7 (diarrhoea) and <25% as stool form type 1 or 2 constipation) on BSFS).
3 Participants with an IBS-SSS score ≥ 175.
4 Participants who test negative for COVID-19 by Rapid Antigen Lateral Flow Test Device.
5 Participants who can comply and perform the procedures as per the protocol (consumption of study medications, biological sample collection procedures, and study visit schedule).
Female participants who are willing to use acceptable contraceptives during the study duration.
6 Participants who are literate enough to understand the purpose of the study and their rights.
7 Participants who are able to give written informed consent and are willing to participate in the study. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1 Participants diagnosed with anxiety as assessed by STAI-AD S- anxiety subscale score ≥ 40.
2 Gluten and/or lactose intolerant individuals.
3 Abnormal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) value which is (< 0.4 to > 4.2 mIU/L).
4 Participants with uncontrolled type II diabetes mellitus defined as random blood glucose (RBG) > 199 mg/dL or fasting blood glucose (FBG) >125 mg/dL.
5 Participants with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2.
6 Presence of uncontrolled hypertension defined as systolic blood
pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mm Hg.
7 Participants with a history of intake of antibiotics (Rifaximin, metronidazole, or any other), other probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotic, proton pump inhibitors, acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, Bile colestipol), FODMAP diet, and histamine H2- receptor antagonists/H2 blockers within six weeks prior to the screening day.
8 Participants with a history of daily intake of antidepressants (Tricyclic antidepressants, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and Selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs)), clonidine, otilonium bromide, asimadoline, eluxadoline, diphenoxylate, antispasmodics including mebeverine and pinnaverium and anticholinergics within two weeks before the screening day.
9 Participants with a history of bariatric surgery or surgical resection of
the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine.
10 Participants showing signs of bile acid malabsorption (BAM), as evident from the history of green colour or foul odour of the stool during the last month.
11 Participants with a history of or complications from malignant tumours.
12 Participation in other clinical trials in the last 90 days prior to screening
13 Active smokers or using any form of smokeless tobacco.
14 Participants with substance abuse problems (within two years) defined as:
15 Use of recreational drugs (such as cocaine, methamphetamine,
marijuana, etc.)/Nicotine dependence.
16 High-risk drinking as defined by the consumption of four or more alcohol-containing beverages on any day or eight or more alcohol- containing beverages per week for women and five or more alcohol-containing beverages on any day or 15 or more alcohol- containing beverages per week for men.
17 Participants having clinically significant illnesses of cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, respiratory, hepato-biliary, kidney and urinary, haematological, musculoskeletal system and/or any inflammatory disorder, tumour, and other gastrointestinal diseases. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Stratified block randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Participant, Investigator and Outcome Assessor Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
To determine the efficacy of investigational products on the participants
global assessment of gastrointestinal symptoms, as assessed by change in
IBS-Symptom Severity Scale (IBS-SSS) total score at the end of study
from baseline compared to placebo. 
day 0, 28, 56, and 84 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Percentage of the population achieving normal stool consistency
defined as l stool form type 3, 4, and 5 on Bristol Stool Form Scale 
day 0, 28, 56, and 84 
Quality of life as assessed by change in IBS-Quality of Life  day 0, 28, 56 and 84 
Abdominal pain severity as assessed by change in Abdominal Pain
Severity-Numeric Rating Scale (APS-NRS) score. 
day 0, 28, 56, and 84 
Mental health as assessed by change in State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory-Adults (STAI-AD) score. 
day 0, 28, 56 and 84 
Vitals – blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate (PR).  day 0, 28, 56, and 84 
Gut microbiome as assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing of faecal
samples. 
day 0 and 84 
Laboratory parameters (Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate
aminotransferase (AST), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and
creatinine). 
day 0 and 84 
The number of adverse events (AE)/serious adverse events (SAE)
occurred during the study compared to placebo. 
day 0, 28, 56, and 84 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="200"
Sample Size from India="200" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "200"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="200" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   18/04/2022 
Date of Study Completion (India) 13/01/2023 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) 13/01/2023 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="10"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   NA 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   The present randomised controlled clinical study has been proposed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of  ES1 probiotic strain and heat-treated ES1  postbiotic strain in individuals suffering from IBS-D . 
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