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Study NCT ID:
NCT01571856
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-05-07
First Post:
2012-04-03
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Efficacy of Use of Zinc in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Infants
Sponsor:
Centro Pediatrico Albina de Patino
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of Use of Zinc in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Infants Under Six Months.
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of zinc in acute watery diarrhea in children. The investigators will evaluate the effect of product versus placebo.
Detailed Description:
Background: Acute Gastroenteritis is one of the most and frequent disease in the childhood, today exist strong evidence of beneficial effect of use of zinc in acute diarrhea in children over 6 months. but there are not enough clinical trials to show this beneficial effect on children under 6 months.
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of zinc in the treatment of children under 6 months age with acute diarrhea.
Methods: A randomized clinical trial, controlled, double-blind. The investigators will have two groups of patients : One group will receive zinc plus oral rehydration and the other one will receive placebo plus oral rehydration; the parameters of evaluation are going to be the duration of diarrheal episode, number of diarrhea stools by day, weight of stool, nutritional state.
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of zinc in the treatment of children under 6 months age with acute diarrhea.
Methods: A randomized clinical trial, controlled, double-blind. The investigators will have two groups of patients : One group will receive zinc plus oral rehydration and the other one will receive placebo plus oral rehydration; the parameters of evaluation are going to be the duration of diarrheal episode, number of diarrhea stools by day, weight of stool, nutritional state.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: