Safety of a probiotic supplement for children with diarrhea and weakened immune systems
This trial tests whether a probiotic supplement called Lactéol® is safe for children with weakened immune systems who have diarrhea. The study aims to help manage diarrhea and improve outcomes for these children.
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Who can take part
- You are under 18 years old.
- You are currently a patient at the Federico Gómez Children's Hospital of Mexico.
- You have diarrhea, which means 3 or more loose or watery stools in 24 hours, and either your immune system is weakened and diarrhea started within the last 3 days, or you have had diarrhea for 15 days or more.
- Your parents or guardians agree to you taking part, and you agree if you are old enough to decide.
- You are able to take medication by mouth or through a feeding tube.
- You do not have severe dehydration, sepsis, or other severe conditions that would make the supplement unsafe.
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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