Active clinical trials for "Infections"

Prematurity remains the main cause of death and serious health problems in new-borns. Besides the need for hospitalization and medical interventions in the first weeks or months of the new-borns' life, prematurity can cause long-lasting health problems (e.g. multiple hospital admissions, developmental delay, learning difficulties, motor delay, hearing or eye problems, ...). Moreover, prematurity places an enormous economic burden on the society. Aside from the medical problems and the financial cost, the emotional stress and psychological impact on the parents, siblings and other family members should not be underestimated. Previous preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) increases the risk for recurrent preterm delivery in a subsequent pregnancy. Therefore, these women should be considered as 'high risk' for preterm birth. Infections ascending from the vagina may be an important cause of preterm delivery in certain cases. Some women have an abnormal vaginal microbiome and are therefore at risk for infections and preterm birth. On the other hand, the vaginal flora is more stable and resistant to infections in healthy pregnant women who deliver at term (after 37 weeks of gestation). Synbiotics are a mixture containing probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics are living bacteria with potential beneficial effects that can be used safely in pregnancy, while prebiotics are consumed by the bacteria. It is known that probiotics, when used for a long period of time, can maintain a healthy and stable vaginal flora that may protect against infections. In this study, pregnant patients with a history of preterm birth will be included in the first trimester of pregnancy to start with synbiotics or placebo. The investigators will examine the effect of synbiotics on the vaginal flora and on the pregnancy duration. The hypothesis is that synbiotics, when started early in the pregnancy, can change the disturbed vaginal flora into a stable micro-environment.

A prospective interventional study to evaluate a strategy of point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, and Hepatitis B with comprehensive case management including partner notification in antenatal settings in Harare province, Zimbabwe.

The goal of this randomized, open-label, interventional trial is to study the efficacy of treatment for Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Preschooler aged 4-6 by Meiji Yoghurt with LG21. The main question it aims to answer is: - whether the treatment by Meiji Yoghurt LG21 is effective by stool antigen (HpSA) test 140 qualified participants will be enrolled and randomized into 2 groups of the same size (product study group and blank control group). Participants of the product study group will need to eat assigned Meiji Yoghurt for 12 weeks, one bottle each day, while participants of the blank control group won't receive any intervention during the study. Four visits will be made for all participants, and relevant clinical data will be captured and recorded into CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System) for statistical analysis and reporting.

To evaluate the colonisation efficacy (i.e. ability of the probiotic bacteria to remain in your mouth) of a fast melt powder that quickly dissolves in the mouth. The fast melt powder will contain a Streptococcus salivarius probiotic and the study is to be done in healthy adults.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the colonization efficacy of probiotic lozenges and powders containing specific prebiotics in healthy adults

Compare the effectiveness of automatic vs as-needed (PRN) post-hospitalization follow-up for children who are hospitalized for common infections.

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) management is complex and requires prosthesis replacement when symptoms duration is greater than 30 days or debridement with modular set replacement when symptoms duration is lesser than one month. Nevertheless, the prolonged suppressive antibiotherapy (PSA) is the single treatment we can provide to high risk surgical patients and those who refuse reoperation. There is limited data available on PSA modality, its tolerance and efficacy, this lack of data motivated us to concept a prospective study of long term patient follow up with PJI treated with prolonged suppressive antibiotherapy.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of co-immunization with recombinant human papillomavirus bivalent (Types 16,18) vaccine (Escherichia coli) and Hepatitis E vaccine (Escherichia coli)

1. To determine the prevalence and incidence of anal HSIL and associated risk factors among MSM who initiate ART during AHI.

The investigators hypothesize that long-term fermented high-fibre rye intake may reduce the Helicobacter pylori infection through dampening inflammation and thereby leading to lower adherence of the bacteria to surfaces.The investigators further hypothesize that that inflammation could be a potential causal link between HP infection and insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.