Synbiotic therapy (Bifidobacterium longum/Synergy 1) initiates resolution of inflammation in patients with active ulcerative colitis: a randomised controlled pilot trial.

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Published in Gut on February 01, 2005

Authors

E Furrie1, S Macfarlane, A Kennedy, J H Cummings, S V Walsh, D A O'neil, G T Macfarlane

Author Affiliations

1: Microbiology and Gut Biology Group, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. e.furrie@dundee.ac.uk

Associated clinical trials:

Can Synbiotic Use Effect Gut Bacteria and the Immune Response in Older People | NCT01226212

Synbiotic Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis Patients | NCT00803829

Antibiotics for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis | NCT00355602

Synbiotic Treatment in Crohn's Disease Patients | NCT00305409

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