Studying LGG for acute diarrhea in children
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a probiotic called LGG (a type of good bacteria) helps children with sudden diarrhea from an infection feel better faster. It is for children who have had diarrhea for less than 48 hours and have not taken probiotics or antibiotics recently.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 month and 10 years old (for LGG group) or 2 to 10 years old (for other probiotics).
- Your child has had diarrhea for no more than 2 days (48 hours) and it started suddenly.
- Your child has not taken any probiotics or antibiotics in the past 8 weeks.
- Your child does not have a chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease, or a weak immune system.
- Your child has not had any stomach or intestine surgery before.
- You, as a parent or guardian, agree to your child joining 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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