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Effect of probiotics in children constipation

The role of probiotics in treatment of chronic constipation in children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201409015330N7
Enrollment
60
Registered
2014-11-27
Start date
2013-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic constipation in children. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: receive 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight Parrafin and Pidrolax. Intervention 2: Interventional group: receive probiotics and Pidrolax.
Treatment - Drugs
Control group: receive 1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight Parrafin and Pidrolax
Interventional group: receive probiotics and Pidrolax

Sponsors

VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH OF TABRIZ UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria include: History of childhood constipation ; Ranged in age from 2 to 16 years Exclusion criteria include: There is an organic cause for constipation; A drug that affects the bowel movements; Obstruction or stenosis of the gastrointestinal tract; Lack of consent to continue the study for any reason; The drug intolerant or intolerable side effects for the patient

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Defecation frequency more than 3 times in a week and stool consistency. Timepoint: Baseline, week 4, week 8. Method of measurement: Clinical Evaluation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Faecal incontinence episodes less than one time in a week. Timepoint: Baseline, week 4 , week 8. Method of measurement: Clinical Evaluation.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mandana Rafeey

Tabriz university of medical sciences

mrafeey@yahoo.com+98 41 3526 2250

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026