Proper Dietary Management, Follow-up, and Lactase Enzyme Supplementation for Lactose Intolerance

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Conditions studied: Lactose Intolerant, Lactose Malabsorption, Lactose Intolerance

In brief

Lactose intolerance (LI) is considered the clinical syndrome caused by lactose malabsorption (LM). It is possible to identify four causes of lactase deficiency defining four different types of LM: primary (genetic), secondary (acquired), congenital (alactasia), and developmental (in premature infants, so reversible). The aim of this protocol is to investigate through an anonymous online survey the knowledge of the Italian population on clinical, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic issues of lactose intolerance. Data collected will be divulgated through a publication for both people with IL and nutritionists, enriched with tables and flow charts, to improve the knowledge on lactose intolerance and to support people suffering from this condition. The results of this survey will guide subjects suspected of suffering from lactose intolerance towards a correct diagnosis and a better management.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06773650

Run by

European Institute of Oncology

People needed

385

Starts

2025-01-08

Expected to finish

2026-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-01-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Subjects must be adults (≥18 years of age)
• Willingness to complete the online survey

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects <18 years of age
• Subjects not available to answer the online survey

Where it is running

• European Institute of Oncology — Milan, Italy (enrolling)

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