Probiotics for childhood constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement (BioKid LR) can help children with functional constipation — a condition where a child has hard, infrequent bowel movements with no other medical cause. The probiotic contains nine different types of good bacteria, including L. reuteri.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 months and 17 years old.
- They must have been diagnosed with functional constipation by a doctor (using the Rome IV criteria).
- They cannot have other chronic conditions that cause constipation (like celiac, thyroid disease, or nerve problems).
- They cannot have been born very early (before 34 weeks of pregnancy).
- They cannot be taking any medication that causes constipation.
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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