Gut bacteria and immune health in children with respiratory infections
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how gut bacteria, immune markers, and trace elements in the blood relate to respiratory infections in children. It aims to better understand why some children get sick more often, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 14 years old.
- Your child must have a respiratory infection (either Mycoplasma pneumonia, another acute infection, or repeated infections) OR be a healthy volunteer with no respiratory infection in the past month.
- Your child must not have taken antibiotics, probiotics, immune drugs, or steroids in the last 15–30 days.
- Your child must not have other serious illnesses like heart disease, immune problems, or major organ issues.
- You (the guardian) must agree to the study and sign a consent form.
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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