CompletedNot Applicable

Use of Nitazoxanide and Probiotics in Acute Diarrhea Secondary to Rotavirus

Bolivia75 participantsStarted 2007-08

Plain-language summary

Nitazoxanide has proved an cytoprotective effect against rotavirus infection. How it could be clinically important in time of hospitalization and reduction of duration of diarrhea secondary to rotavirus?

Who can participate

Age range28 Days – 24 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Positive stool sample for rotavirus test Exclusion Criteria: * Severe malnourishment * Severe dehydration * History of diarrhea more than 3 days previous hospitalization * Use of antibiotics, probiotics or nitazoxanide 3 weeks before admission * Systemic infections * Severe chronic disease * Mixed enteric infections besides rotavirus

What they're measuring

Duration of diarrhea

Timeframe: Hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00683982

SponsorCentro Pediatrico Albina de Patino

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-05

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