How PPI medicine affects gut bacteria in children
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how a common medicine for acid reflux (PPI) affects the 'good' bacteria in children's guts. Researchers will collect stool samples over time to see how the balance of bacteria changes.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 17 years old.
- Your child's doctor has prescribed a medicine called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for issues like reflux or stomach pain.
- Your child has not taken antibiotics, antifungal medications, or probiotics in the past 30 days.
- Your child does not have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, or a weak immune system.
- You and your child are willing to collect stool samples at home and follow the study schedule.
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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