Table 6. Reasons for discontinuation of treatment.
VSL#3 number of patients (%) | Placebo number of patients (%) | |
---|---|---|
Lack of efficacy | 0 (0.0) | 5 (6.8) |
Clinical episode | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Abnormal laboratory result | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Death | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Protocol violation | 2 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) |
Lost to follow-up | 3 (4.2) | 1 (1.4) |
Protocol interim criteria not met | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Patient's consent withdrawn | 2 (2.8) | 1 (1.4) |