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Bacterial lysate shows promise in preventing infant wheeze after bronchiolitis

NCT ID NCT05064631

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a bacterial lysate (Broncho Vaxom) can prevent wheezing in infants who were hospitalized for severe bronchiolitis. 173 infants received either the lysate or a placebo for up to 24 months. The goal was to see if the treatment reduces the number of wheeze episodes in the first year.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Bacterial lysate (Broncho Vaxom)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to prevent wheezing and asthma in infants after severe bronchiolitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (phase 2) with only 173 infants. The treatment may not reduce wheeze episodes, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

173 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 weeks to 12 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parent/Guardian able to provide written informed consent * Within 6 weeks of discharge from hospital for bronchiolitis * Child aged ≥2 weeks and ≤12 months at the time of consent to study * A diagnosis of Bronchiolitis requiring a hospital admission (defined as more than 4 hours in hospital) * Contactable for regular follow up by the research team Exclusion Criteria: * Any previous hospital attendance for bronchiolitis * More than one episode of healthcare professional-diagnosed wheeze prior to index bronchiolitis episode * Premature gestational age less than 37 weeks * Any severe chronic condition such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, severe developmental delay, immunodeficiency, or anything that has a significant impact on the respiratory tract (such as need for non-invasive ventilation) or increases vulnerability to respiratory tract infections. * History of clinically significant neonatal disease (e.g. neonatal pneumonia, congenital lung abnormality, neonatal chronic lung disease) * Genetic conditions that affect the immune system (e.g. Down's syndrome/Trisomy 21) * Current regular oral montelukast or inhaled corticosteroid therapy or inhaled salbutamol therapy * Current regular treatment with immunomodulatory drugs (e.g oral steroids) * Known allergy or previous intolerance to study medication. * Currently enrolled to another Randomised Clinical Trial. (Unless prior approval is given by Principal Investigator) * Sibling of a BLIPA participant (of the same household or family)

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

  • Royal London Hospital

    London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

    Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

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