CompletedNot Applicable

Prophylactic Sodium Supplementation for Children Hospitalized With Pneumonia

Egypt140 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to study the impact of sodium supplementation on hospital outcomes of children with pneumonia. It aims to answer: * Does sodium supplementation lower the length of hospital stay in children with pneumonia? * Does potassium supplementation lower the length of hospital stay in children with pneumonia? Researchers will compare the intervention arm to the control arm to see if the intervention lowers the length of hospital stay. Participants will: • Take one sachet of oral rehydration solution (ORS) every day for 3 days.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Month – 5 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants and children aged between 1 month and 5 years. * Patients diagnosed with pneumonia according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with other comorbidities. * Those whose parents will show disapproval for the participation of the study. * Children on medications that affect sodium and potassium levels.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

The difference in hospital length of stay between hospitalized children with pneumonia who received oral rehydration solution and those who did not receive it

Timeframe: Children will be followed until discharge from the hospital, an average of one week.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06951347

SponsorGeneral Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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