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T I P S
(Trial of Infant Probiotic Supplementation) study seeks to prevent the development of asthma in children. |
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| TIPS asthma prevention study currently recruiting participants! |
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TIPS is seeking expectant parents with a history of asthma who are willing to participate in an asthma prevention study.
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There is a growing body of literature describing studies of probiotics in children. Recent work has focused on the use of probiotics in the primary prevention of disease, as opposed to the treatment of chronic conditions. The hygiene hypothesis suggests that early environmental factors can affect immune system development and lead to atopic conditions (such as asthma, eczema or allergies). The theory proposes that the absence of exposure to dirt, due to increased household cleanliness in the United States, may lead to unfavorable immune system development. Probiotics serve as a promising and practical exposure that may aid in immune system development.
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Often called “good bacteria,” probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.” Probiotics are commonly found in fermented food products such as yogurt, sour cream, sauerkraut, and buttermilk. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the use of probiotics for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory bowel disease, infectious and antibiotic associated diarrhea, including necrotizing enterocolitis, and other disorders such as atopic dermatitis and recurrent urinary tract infections.
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Asthma is often characterized by difficulty breathing or chest tightness. Asthma can occur as a response to exercise, allergies or an infection.
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If you are expecting a baby and you OR your partner have a history of asthma, you might be eligible to participate in the TIPS study.
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