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NCT Number: NCT06665503

The Impact of Zinc and Probiotics in Preventing Pediatric Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Southern Iran

The Impact of Zinc and Probiotics in Preventing Pediatric Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Southern Iran

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Key information

Conditions

Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea Diarrhea Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

3 month–3 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, 7915893664, Iran

About this study

The participants will be children aged 3 months to 3 years.The zinc group received oral zinc supplementation; 2.5 ml every 12 hours for children aged <1 year and 5 ml every 12 hours for older children; the probiotics group received oral probiotics; 1 probiotic sachet; and the control group received nothing.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • children aged 3 months to 3 years
  • prescribed antibiotics for various medical conditions

Exclusion criteria

  • Diarrhea, Dysentery
  • Underlying chronic disease

Treatment and study plan

Zinc Supplement, probiotic

Dietary Supplement

received oral zinc supplementation; 2.5 ml every 12 hours for children aged <1 year and 5 ml every 12 hours for older children; the probiotics group received oral probiotics; 1 probiotic sachet

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

    Time frame: 6 month

    Passing loose, watery stools three or more times a day after taking antibiotic by questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

Other

Registry information

Acronym: AAD

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Oct 30, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 12, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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