Kiwi extract vs. laxative for childhood constipation
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a kiwi fruit extract (Actazin) works as well as a standard laxative (PEG 3350) for managing constipation in children. It's a 4-week study where your child will take one of the two medicines to see which helps maintain regular bowel movements.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 17 years old.
- Child has had constipation (with at least 2 symptoms like infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, or large stools) for at least 1 month.
- You agree to stop using other laxatives and kiwifruit products during the 4-week trial.
- Child does not have an organic cause of constipation (like celiac disease or Hirschsprung's disease).
- Child is not allergic to kiwi, latex, or the study medicines (Actazin or PEG 3350).
- Child does not have other chronic health conditions or severe developmental disorders that could affect the study.
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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