The effects of Zinc Gluconate and Probiotics on Acute Diarrhea

Comparison of the effect of Zinc Gluconate and Probiotics on Stool Frequency and Consistency in Children with Acute Diarrhea

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20231024059836N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-25

Start date

2024-09-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Acute viral diarrhea. Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Children with Acute Diarrhea receiving Zinc Gluconate brand Neo Zinc 20 mg daily for 14 days. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Children with Acute Diarrhea r

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Months to 5 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children 6 months to 5 years old Being clinically diagnosed with infectious diarrhea with symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever Acute onset following with an illness lasting more than three days

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who have consumed Probiotics one week before the start of the Clinical trial Children who have consumed Zink Gluconate one week before the start of the Clinical trial

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stool consistency. Timepoint: Two weeks after the start of the Treatment. Method of measurement: Bristol Stool Form Scale.;Stool Frequency. Timepoint: Two weeks after the start of the Treatment. Method of measurement: Patients reports.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHedayat Hydarizade

Ilam University of Medical Sciences

hedayat1040@gmail.com+98 84 3333 4060

Outcome results

None listed

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