This study aims to investigate the possible efficacy and safety of synbiotic preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic with prebiotic fibers as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
66
Two sachets daily of synbiotic preparation containing Lactobacillus acidophilus 10 billion colony forming unit (CFU) and prebiotic fibers
Tanta University
Tanta, El Gharbia, Egypt
RECRUITINGThe change in MDS-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale.
Patients will undergo clinical assessment according to MDS-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale at baseline and after 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
The change in the serum level of α-Synuclein
Blood samples will be collected at baseline and after 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
The change in the serum level of Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α )
Blood samples will be collected at baseline and after 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
The change in the serum level of Brain derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF)
Blood samples will be collected at baseline and after 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
The change in the serum level of Malondialdehyde (MDA)
Blood samples will be collected at baseline and after 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
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