Stomach and bowel problems in PICU children
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at stomach and bowel problems that happen to children in the intensive care unit (PICU). It aims to understand these issues better so doctors can help children recover.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 month and 18 years old.
- Your child is currently in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
- Your child has a stomach or bowel problem that started after they were admitted to the PICU.
- The stomach or bowel problem is something like a hole in the intestine, a blockage, or a serious infection.
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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