Comparison of Two Probiotics for Reducing Diarrhea Frequency in Children Aged 6-24 Months
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Saccharomyces Boulardii CNCM I-745 and Multi-Strain Bacillus Clausii in Reducing the Frequency of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Children Aged 6 to 24 Months
Clinical Trial Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 and multi-strain Bacillus clausii in reducing the frequency of acute watery diarrhea in children aged 6 to 24 months. The main question it aims to answer is:
- Which probiotic is more effective in reducing the daily frequency of acute watery diarrhea in children?
Researchers will compare Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 with a four-strain mixture of Bacillus clausii (O/C, SIN, N/R, T) to determine which is more effective in reducing diarrhea frequency.
Participants will:
- Receive either Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 at a daily dose of 10 billion CFU or multi-strain Bacillus clausii at a daily dose of 4 billion CFU for 3 days.
- Receive standard treatment for diarrhea, including oral rehydration therapy (ORS), zinc supplementation, and dietary advice.
- Be followed for 3 days after admission, with daily recording of the frequency of diarrhea episodes.
Studienübersicht
Status
Status
Bedingungen
Bedingungen
Intervention / Behandlung
Intervention / Behandlung
Detaillierte Beschreibung
- Background and Rationale
Acute watery diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity among children under five years of age, particularly in resource-limited settings. In young children, ongoing fluid loss can result in dehydration and may lead to serious complications if appropriate management is delayed. The mainstay of treatment is oral rehydration therapy (ORS), zinc supplementation, continued breastfeeding, and appropriate dietary management. Probiotics have also been used as adjuncts to standard treatment, with the aim of improving clinical recovery. However, the effectiveness of probiotics may vary according to the specific microorganism and strain used.
Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 is a yeast probiotic that has been investigated for its role in pediatric acute gastroenteritis. Bacillus clausii is a spore-forming bacterial probiotic, and the four strains O/C, SIN, N/R, and T have also been used in the management of gastrointestinal disorders, including diarrhea in children. Although both preparations have been studied individually, direct comparisons between these probiotic preparations in children with acute watery diarrhea remain limited.
Differences in their biological characteristics and the limited availability of direct comparative evidence provide a rationale for evaluating these two preparations within the same clinical setting and study population. Such a comparison may contribute to a better understanding of their relative effectiveness when used alongside standard treatment.
- Study Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of *Saccharomyces boulardii* CNCM I-745 and a four-strain preparation of *Bacillus clausii* (O/C, SIN, N/R, and T) in reducing the daily frequency of acute watery diarrhea in young children.
The study focuses on the change in the frequency of diarrhea episodes during the treatment and observation period. The comparison is intended to determine whether the two probiotic preparations differ in their effectiveness when administered with standard management for acute watery diarrhea.
- Study Design and Conduct
This is a randomized, open-label clinical trial conducted in the Children Emergency and Outpatient Department of Paediatric Medicine Unit-II, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
The study plans to include 88 children, with 44 participants allocated to each treatment group. Participants will be selected using non-probability convenient sampling from children presenting to the study setting who meet the protocol-defined selection criteria. After assessment for eligibility and obtaining written informed consent from a parent or guardian, participants will be allocated to one of the two groups using a lottery method.
The study is open-label, meaning that treatment allocation is not blinded to the participants' caregivers or the study team. Both groups will receive the same general standard management for diarrhea, including oral rehydration therapy, zinc supplementation, and dietary advice. This approach allows the daily frequency of diarrhea to be compared between the two probiotic treatment groups under the same clinical setting and observation period.
- Clinical Assessment and Data Collection
At enrollment, a clinical assessment will be performed, and relevant demographic and clinical information will be recorded on the study proforma. This includes age, sex, weight, vital signs, the onset of diarrhea, and the reported frequency of diarrhea during the preceding 24 hours. Clinical assessment will also establish whether the child meets the protocol's definition of acute watery diarrhea with some dehydration.
During the study period, the frequency of diarrhea episodes will be documented daily. Participants will be followed for three days after admission, and the recorded information will be used to compare the two groups. The study will assess the daily stool frequency observed during follow-up rather than assume that one probiotic is more effective than the other.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
Study data will be entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Quantitative variables, including age, weight, and stool frequency, will be summarized using means and standard deviations. The independent-samples t-test will be used for comparisons of quantitative variables as specified in the study protocol. Qualitative variables, including sex, dehydration status, and nutritional status, will be summarized as frequencies and percentages and compared using the chi-square test. A p-value of less than 0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
The findings will be interpreted by comparing the recorded diarrhea frequency between the two treatment groups. The results may help inform clinical decision-making regarding the choice of probiotic as an adjunct to standard treatment in children with acute watery diarrhea. The study is intended to provide evidence from a local pediatric clinical setting; its findings will be interpreted in the context of its sample size, study design, and follow-up period.
Studientyp
Studientyp
Einschreibung (Geschätzt)
Einschreibung
Phase
Phase
- Unzutreffend
Kontakte und Standorte
Studienkontakt
Studienkontakt
- Name: Dr. Aniqua Tahir Tahir, MBBS, MD Paediatrics
- Telefonnummer: 03454078234
- E-Mail: aniqua_tahir@yahoo.com
Studieren Sie die Kontaktsicherung
- Name: Dr. Mimpal Singh Associate Professor, Paediatrics, MBBS, MCPS, MD, DCH, PHD, PGPN
- Telefonnummer: 03334229251
- E-Mail: singh.ms1437@gmail.com
Teilnahmekriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Zulassungskriterien
Studienberechtigtes Alter
Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige
Studienberechtigte Geschlechter
Beschreibung
Inclusion Criteria
- Children aged 6 to 24 months.
- Children of either sex.
- Children with a clinical diagnosis of acute watery diarrhea, defined as three or more loose/liquid stools per day for less than 14 days, with some dehydration.
- Children able to take oral medication.
Exclusion Criteria
- Children with severe systemic illness, including immunodeficiency, sepsis, or congenital gastrointestinal anomalies.
- Children with severe malnutrition.
- Children who received systemic antibiotics, probiotics, or medications affecting gastrointestinal motility, including laxatives, antiemetics, antisecretory agents, adsorbent medications, or opiates, within 7 days before enrollment.
- Children with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to either study probiotic or any of its formulation components.
Studienplan
Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?
Designdetails
- Hauptzweck: Behandlung
- Zuteilung: Zufällig
- Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
- Maskierung: Keine (Offenes Etikett)
Anzahl der Arme
Waffen und Interventionen
Teilnehmergruppe / ArmTeilnehmergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlungIntervention / Behandlung |
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Experimental: Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745
Participants assigned to this arm will receive Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 at a daily dose of 10 billion CFU (1 × 10¹⁰ CFU/day) for 3 days. Standard management, including oral rehydration solution (ORS), zinc supplementation, and dietary advice, will also be provided. |
Probiotic yeast preparation containing Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745, administered orally at a daily dose of 10 billion colony-forming units (CFU) for 3 days.
Andere Namen:
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Experimental: Multi-strain Bacillus clausii (O/C, SIN, N/R, and T)
Participants assigned to this arm will receive multi-strain Bacillus clausii (O/C, SIN, N/R, and T) at a daily dose of 4 billion CFU (4 × 10⁹ CFU/day) for 3 days. Standard management, including oral rehydration solution (ORS), zinc supplementation, and dietary advice, will also be provided. |
Four-strain probiotic preparation containing Bacillus clausii strains O/C, SIN, N/R, and T, administered orally at a daily dose of 4 billion colony-forming units (CFU) for 3 days.
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Was misst die Studie?
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Primäre Ergebnismessungen
Ergebnis Maßnahme |
Maßnahmenbeschreibung |
Zeitfenster |
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Daily frequency of diarrhea episodes
Zeitfenster: Day 1 through Day 3 after admission (3 days)
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Number of diarrhea episodes per day, recorded daily for 3 days after admission in children aged 6-24 months receiving either Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 or multi-strain Bacillus clausii, alongside standard treatment for diarrhea. |
Day 1 through Day 3 after admission (3 days)
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Mitarbeiter und Ermittler
Sponsor
Sponsor
Ermittler
Ermittler
- Hauptermittler: Dr. Aniqua Tahir, MBBS, MD Paediatrics, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital Lahore
Publikationen und hilfreiche Links
Allgemeine Veröffentlichungen
- Fu H, Li J, Xu X, Xia C, Pan Y. Effectiveness and Safety of Saccharomyces Boulardii for the Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Comput Math Methods Med. 2022 Sep 20;2022:6234858. doi: 10.1155/2022/6234858. eCollection 2022.
- Altcheh J, Carosella MV, Ceballos A, D'Andrea U, Jofre SM, Marotta C, Mugeri D, Sabbaj L, Soto A, Josse C, Montestruc F, McFarland LV. Randomized, direct comparison study of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 versus multi-strained Bacillus clausii probiotics for the treatment of pediatric acute gastroenteritis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Sep 9;101(36):e30500. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000030500.
Studienaufzeichnungsdaten
Haupttermine studieren
Studienbeginn (Geschätzt)
Studienbeginn
Primärer Abschluss (Geschätzt)
Primärer Abschluss
Studienabschluss (Geschätzt)
Studienabschluss
Studienanmeldedaten
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat
Zuerst gepostet (Tatsächlich)
Zuerst gepostet
Studienaufzeichnungsaktualisierungen
Letztes Update gepostet (Tatsächlich)
Letztes Update gepostet
Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt
Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt
Zuletzt verifiziert
Zuletzt verifiziert
Mehr Informationen
Begriffe im Zusammenhang mit dieser Studie
Schlüsselwörter
Zusätzliche relevante MeSH-Bedingungen
Andere Studien-ID-Nummern
Andere Studien-ID-Nummern
- aniquatahir596
Plan für individuelle Teilnehmerdaten (IPD)
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Beschreibung des IPD-Plans
Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because the study involves young children and the research team intends to protect participant confidentiality and privacy. The data will be used for the purposes of the planned research and reporting of study results in aggregate form.
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