CompletedNot Applicable

Probiotics in the Management of Acute Rotavirus Diarrhea in Bolivian Children

Bolivia76 participantsStarted 2007-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of probiotics in rotavirus acute diarrhea in children. The investigators will compare the effect of two different probiotics products.

Who can participate

Age range1 Month – 23 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Positive stool sample for rotavirus test Exclusion Criteria: * Severe malnourishment * Severe dehydration * Use of antibiotics, probiotics or nitazoxanide 2 weeks before admission * Systemic infections * Severe chronic disease * Mixed enteric infections besides rotavirus

What they're measuring

Duration of diarrhea

Timeframe: within the first 72 hours during hospitalization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00981877

SponsorCentro Pediatrico Albina de Patino

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-03

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