Title
Effect of Galactooligosaccharides on Incidence of Atopic Manifestations in Infants
Double Blind, Randomised Study on the Effect of Prebiotics on Incidence of Atopic Manifestations in Infants
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
HumanaStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Atopic DermatitisIntervention/Treatment
galactooligosaccharideStudy Participants
120Addition of prebiotic galactooligosaccharides to hypoallergenic starter formula would lead to decreased allergic (atopic) symptoms in nonbreastfed infants with a positive history of allergy in family
addition of food grade GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) galactooligosaccharides
addition of 0,5g galactooligosaccharides to HA (hypoallergenic) starter formula
only standard HA starter formula
Inclusion Criteria: nonbreastfed eutrophic infants of corresponding gestational age presence of a positive family allergic anamnesis in parents or siblings (atopic eczema, allergic rhinitis or bronchial asthma) Exclusion Criteria: children with serious disease, breastfed children children fed another formula then the ones used