Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Racecadotril in Children Aged 3 to 60 Months Sufferi… (NCT03473561) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Racecadotril in Children Aged 3 to 60 Months Suffering From Acute Diarrhea
Taiwan31 participantsStarted 2018-08-25
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, open-label, multicenter, single-arm study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Racecadotril the treatment of children aged 3 to 60 months suffering from acute diarrhea
Who can participate
Age range
3 Months – 60 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent from one of the parent(s)/legal representative(s)
* Subjects, both genders, aged 3 to 60 months
* Subjects with acute diarrhea (defined as the passage of three or more unformed or liquid stools within the last 24 hours and lasting for less than 3 days)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy to Racecadotril or any of its ingredients
* Subjects suffering from renal or hepatic impairment
* Subjects with fever \> 39 degrees Celsius
* Subjects with bloody and/or purulent stools
* Subjects suffering from antibiotic (e.g. amoxicillin)-associated diarrhea, chronic diarrhea or iatrogenic diarrhea
* Subjects with alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation
* Diarrhea due to exacerbation of chronic gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease or pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
* Cystic fibrosis or coeliac disease
* Subjects suffering from prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting
* Subjects with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase isomaltase insufficiency
* Subjects having received antibiotic treatment at any time within 2 weeks prior to inclusion into the study
* Subjects having received antidiarrheal drugs 48 hours prior to inclusion into the study
* Subjects with severe dehydration requiring intravenous fluid, electrolyte replacement or hospitalization treatment
* Subject with a history of angioedema or who had reported angioedema with a…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Duration of Diarrhea (Hours) Between the Start of Treatment Until Last Diarrheal/Watery Stool Before Recovery or End of Study Treatment (Treatment Duration Maximal 5 Days