Efficacy of Lactobacillus GG With Diosmectite in Treatment Children With Acute Gastroenteritis
Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW · Aug 2, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of May 20, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
ESPGHAN agreed to use probiotics, with proven efficacy, and smectite in treatment of AGE as an adjunct to standard rehydration therapy. Among probiotics Lactobacillus GG were found to be beneficial in meta-analyses. Treatment with LGG was associated with a significant reduction in diarrhea duration.
A recent review systematically evaluated the efficacy of smectite in treating acute infections diarrhea in infants and children.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • children \< 5 years old
- • diarrhea (defined as the passage of 3 or more loose or watery stools per day) for \> 1 day but \< 5 days
- • inform consent sing
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • diarrhea \< 1 or \> 5 days,
- • a recent history of diarrhea indicated either by parents/guardian or hospital case notes,
- • underlying chronic gastrointestinal disease,
- • undernutrition (weight/height ratio below the 5th percentile),
- • systematic infection,
- • immune defects or immunosuppressive treatment
About Medical University Of Warsaw
The Medical University of Warsaw is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in medical training and clinical practice, the university actively engages in a diverse range of clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing medical knowledge. With a robust infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team of experts, the Medical University of Warsaw fosters collaboration in the development of novel therapies and interventions, contributing significantly to the global medical research landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Warsaw, , Poland
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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