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Trial reportNutrients2025

Evaluating the Efficacy of Probiotics on Disease Progression, Quality of Life, and Nutritional Status Among Patients with Crohn's Disease: A Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Blinded Controlled Trial.

Maha Hoteit, Mohamad Hellani, Mohamad Karaja, Nadeen Zayour, Zahra Sadek, Bilal Hotayt, Mahmoud Hallal

Abstract readRandomized Controlled TrialMulticenter Study
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Trial report in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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7 authors.

Maha HoteitFood Sciences Unit, National Council for Scientific Research of Lebanon (CNRS-L), Beirut P.O. Box 11-8281, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0001-7392-4835
Mohamad HellaniGastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut P.O. Box 14-6573, Lebanon.
Mohamad KarajaGastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut P.O. Box 14-6573, Lebanon.ORCID 0009-0000-6600-2429
Nadeen ZayourPHENOL Research Program, Faculty of Public Health, Section 1, Lebanese University, Beirut P.O. Box 6573, Lebanon.ORCID 0009-0003-1984-7148
Zahra SadekPHENOL Research Program, Faculty of Public Health, Section 1, Lebanese University, Beirut P.O. Box 6573, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0003-4985-8465
Bilal HotaytBadaro Endoscopic Center, Moarbes Hospital, Beirut P.O. Box 50-223, Lebanon.
Mahmoud HallalGastroenterology Department, Faculty of Medical Science, Lebanese University, Beirut P.O. Box 14-6573, Lebanon.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere is growing interest in the role of gut microbiota in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including Crohn's disease (CD). Probiotics have been proposed as a potential adjunct therapy for these conditions by altering the intestinal environment, although studies on their effectiveness have yielded mixed results.

aimThis study aims to evaluate the short-term (2 months) effects of a dietary supplement containing

methodA multicenter, randomized, single-blind controlled trial was conducted in 2 medical centers in Beirut from 1 April 2024 to 1 August 2024. Recruitment, prescreening, screening, enrollment, and protocol implementation were carried out at both centers. Data were collected from 21 patients with CD, who were randomly assigned to the control group (n = 10) and the intervention group (n = 11). At baseline and after two months, participants underwent clinical assessments, WHOQOL-BREF evaluation, and 24 h dietary recalls. Follow-up visits included surveys on disease progression, quality of life, adherence, and adverse events, along with repeat body composition and anthropometric measurements.

resultsProbiotic supplementation over two months did not significantly alter symptoms, flares, or hospitalizations outcomes between the control and intervention groups. However, the intervention group experienced notable increases in body weight (

conclusionsOverall, the findings suggest that probiotics can enhance body composition, nutrient intake, and certain aspects of QOL among CD patients, despite minimal impact on disease symptoms or dietary patterns.

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Crohn DiseaseNutritional StatusProbioticsQuality of LifeAdultDietary SupplementsDisease ProgressionFemaleGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansMaleMiddle AgedSingle-Blind MethodTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBifidobacteriaCrohn’s diseaseLactobacillusLebanonprobioticsrandomized clinical trial

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