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

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University of Child Health Sciences, The Children's Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000