Health Condition 1: null- Atopic dermatitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: PROBIOTICS: All children meeting the inclusion criteria will be randomized and alloted into 2 groups. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG 10 billion CFU per capsule/sachet will be provided every
Sponsors
JIPMER
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All children from 6 months till 18 years attending JIPMER Pediatrics and Dermatology OPD.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Children with acute gastrointestinal infections. 2) Children with chronic underlying disease on immunosuppressive therapy. 3) Children with known or suspected immunodeficiency. 4) Children on prolonged antibiotic therapy and antituberculuos therapy. 5) Children who are a part of other studies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decrease in SCORAD Index - scoring criteria for a topic dermatitisTimepoint: Decrease in SCORAD index to be assessed every week following Probiotics supplementation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Change in skin microflora assessed by skin cultures 2) Change in IgE antibody titres measured by IgE ELISA kits 3) Change in absolute eosinophil counts 4) Alteration in gut microflora assessed by stool culture and demonstrate the presence of lactobacillusTimepoint: 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDhayalini RK
Jawaharlal Institute of Post graduate Medical Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed