Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Effectiveness of Zinc Supplementation With ORS and Bacillus Clausii Versus Zinc With ORS and Saccharomyces Boulardii in Acute Watery Diarrhea in Paediatric Patients
Lead Sponsor:
RESnTEC, Institute of Research
Conditions:
Acute Watery Diarrhea
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The current study was carried out to directly compare the effectiveness of zinc supplementation with ORS and Bacillus clausii versus zinc with ORS and Saccharomyces boulardii among the local pediatric...
Detailed Description
The results and importance of effective treatment for acute watery diarrhea in pediatric patients vary throughout the world. Previously, very limited literature was available comparing the efficacy of...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients of either gender
- Aged 3 months to 5 years
- With acute watery diarrhea last less fewer than 14 days
- Presenting with mild to moderate dehydration
Exclusion
- Patients with a history of blood or pus in their stools
- History of recent antibiotic or probiotic treatment
- Patients with immunodeficiency conditions, acute systemic illnesses, or chronic diarrhea
- Patients with hypersensitivity to Bacillus clausii or Saccharomyces boulardii
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06540209
Start Date
April 1 2023
End Date
September 30 2023
Last Update
August 12 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Child Health Sciences, The Children's Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000