Health Condition 1: null- acute diarrhoea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: probiotics: lactobacillus sporogenes 120 million spores
1 tablet contain 120 million spores of lactobacillus sporogenes . 1 tablet thrice daily for 7 days
Control Intervention1: placebo
Sponsors
Dr Meera Baby John
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients above 14years who have acute diarrhea
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: acute diarrhea who also have a serious complication ( renal failure , metabolic acidosis , severe dehydration , hypovolemic shock , heart failure) History of allergy to lactobacillus spp. H/o diarrhoea caused by amoeba (as evidenced by demonstration of motile trophozoites with blood in stool)colorectal cancer (as diagnosed by a per rectal examinationand/or endoscopic procedures where necessary). Known allergy to study drugs Patients who are already on probiotics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the efficacy of lactobacillus sporogenes in reducing the duration of diarrhoea in adults compared to placebo and it will be assessed for 7 daysTimepoint: To determine the efficacy of lactobacillus sporogenes in reducing the duration of diarrhoea in adults compared to placebo and it will be assessed for 7 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To establish the efficacy of lactobacillus sporogenes in reducing the frequency of loose stools,abdominal pain and hospital stay compared to placebo in adults with diarrhoeaTimepoint: 2 years | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMeera baby john
Pondicherry Institute of medical sciences
Outcome results
None listed