U.S., Aug. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07144124) titled 'Probiotics for Preventing ICU-Acquired Infections in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Study' on Aug. 20.
Brief Summary: This pilot randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of probiotic supplementation on the incidence of intensive care unit-acquired infections (ICU-AIs) in critically ill patients. ICU-AIs are a major complication in patients receiving mechanical ventilation and enteral nutrition, contributing to increased morbidity, prolonged ICU length of stay, and higher mortality rates.
The objective of this study was to assess whether daily administration of a probiotic supplement, in addition to standard ICU care, cou...