Green banana diet for prolonged diarrhea in young children
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding green bananas to the diet of young children with diarrhea that lasts 7 to 13 days can help shorten the illness and improve recovery. It may offer a natural and low-cost way to manage prolonged diarrhea.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 5 years old (up to 59 months).
- Your child has had diarrhea for 7 to 13 days.
- Your child can eat and drink by mouth.
- Your child is not severely malnourished.
- Your child has not been in another study in the last 4 weeks.
- You, as a parent or caregiver, are willing to give written consent.
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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