The probiotics effect on the treatment of constipation in children

The probiotics effect on the treatment of constipation in children referred to the clinic of Imam Sajjad Hospital in Ramsar

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230107057070N2

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-18

Start date

2025-02-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Functional constipation in children. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: 0.7 - 1.5 g/kg PEG powder (Pidrolax) daily for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: 0.7 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of Pidrolox powder daily along with 1 to 2 sach

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

2 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 2-12 years Presence of functional constipation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Laxative intake in the past 4 weeks Mental retardation Hyperthyroidism Cyctic fibrosis History of intestine surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Frequency of defecation. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.;Stool Consistency. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.;Abdominal pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.	—

Measure

Time frame

Frequency of defecation. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.;Stool Consistency. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.;Abdominal pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Filling the questionnaire after in person interview or phone call.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBahareh Lashtoo Aghaee

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

b.aghaee@hotmail.com+98 11 5509 1125

Outcome results

None listed

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