Prebiotic drink study in healthy toddlers in daycare
This study tests whether giving a prebiotic (a food ingredient that supports gut health) affects digestion in healthy toddlers. It focuses on children who are in daycare and have normal bowel habits, to see if the gut responds well.
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Who can take part
- Your child is currently healthy and has been healthy for the past 7 days
- Your child is 10 to 36 months old and attends daycare during the study
- Your child attends daycare at least half of the days during the study period
- Your child has normal bowel movements (not a bowel disease) and normal growth
- You and your child’s healthcare team can follow the study instructions and you can consent in writing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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