Status:

TERMINATED

The Use of Lactobacillus Reuteri in Functional Constipation in Children

Lead Sponsor:

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

Conditions:

Functional Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-15 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Functional constipation (FC) is a common condition in childhood, with an estimated prevalence of 0.7% to 29%.The diagnosis and treatment of FC can be difficult tasks, and children are often referred t...

Detailed Description

Functional constipation (FC) is a common condition in childhood, with an estimated prevalence of 0.7% to 29%.The diagnosis and treatment of FC can be difficult tasks, and children are often referred t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 0.5 - 15 years
  • Diagnosis of functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria

Exclusion

  • Children with chronic diseases which could cause constipation: Celiac disease, food allergy, Hypothyroidism, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, electrolytes disturbances, Cystic fibrosis, Hirschsprung disease, Neuropathic conditions (Spinal cord trauma, Neurofibromatosis, Tethered cord) or intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
  • Prematurity (\< 34 weeks)
  • S/P intestinal surgery
  • Children treated with medications associated with constipation.
  • Existing malignancy
  • Primary or secondary immunodeficiency

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 26 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 26 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03333070

Start Date

June 26 2018

End Date

June 26 2018

Last Update

October 4 2018

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Emek medical center

Afula, Israel