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The effect of whey in the treatment of functional constipation in children

The effect of whey in the treatment of functional constipation in children aged 1 to 16 years old

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190122042459N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-02-11
Start date
2019-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-02-25

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

Conditions

Constipation of children. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: To a group of patients, Pidrolax powder is given at a dose of 0.8 g / kg , and whey is made by Niak Company for one month (120 cc) per day for one month. The amount

Sponsors

Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 16 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 1 to 16 years chronic functional constipation for at least two months Based on Rome IV Criterion Acquiring parental consent to enter and study it Possibility of patient Follow up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have been diagnosed with a history of organic constipation Patients with neurological disorder History of Anorectal Surgery Patients who have taken medication more than six months before the study Patients who use a drug other than pidrolax

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Times of defication. Timepoint: At first, 15 and 30 days after taking the drug. Method of measurement: Parental statements( times in week) Through the questionnaire.;Stool consistency. Timepoint: At first, 15 and 30 days after taking the drug. Method of measurement: Bristol stool chart.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFateme Motavasselian

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

motavasselianz@ssu.ac.ir+98 35 3726 3907

Outcome results

None listed

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