Study prebiotics and probiotics to help children with Prader-Willi
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether taking prebiotics and probiotics can help children with Prader-Willi syndrome manage obesity. It’s testing a gut-focused approach to weight control over the study period.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have Prader-Willi syndrome confirmed by gene testing
- Your child must be pre-adolescent and meet the study’s definition of obesity
- Your child should not be in another research study right now, or have been within the last 3 months
- Your family must agree to participate and have parent consent for the study
- Your child must not have taken antibiotics in the month before the study (especially if used for 3+ days)
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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