Probiotics for children with autism and stomach issues
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is testing if probiotics can help children with autism who also have stomach or bowel problems. The study gives children either probiotics or a placebo to see if the probiotics improve their stomach symptoms and overall well-being.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old
- Your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
- Your child has had stomach or bowel problems for at least 3 months, with a severity score of 7 or higher
- Your child does not have other ongoing health conditions like allergies, genetic disorders, or heart disease
- Your child has not taken antibiotics, probiotics, prebiotics, or synbiotics in the last 6 months
- Your child has not been in another clinical trial in the last 12 months
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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