Lactose Intolerance: a Guide to Proper Dietary Management, Follow-up, and Lactase Enzyme Supplementation

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Subjects must be adults (≥18 years of age)

• Willingness to complete the online survey

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
European Institute of Oncology
RECRUITING
Milan
Contact Information
Primary
Patrizia Gnagnarella
patrizia.gnagnarella@ieo.it
+390257489823
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 385
Treatments
Patients completing online survey
The online survey aims to reach a representative sample of the Italian population to identify their knowledge regarding Lactose Intolerance
Sponsors
Leads: European Institute of Oncology

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