Using probiotics to help children with severe pneumonia recover faster
Role of Probiotics as Adjunct Therapy Along With Standard Care in Decreasing Hospital Stay and Improving Symptoms in Pediatric Patients Admitted With Severe Pneumonia
This study is testing if giving probiotics to young children with severe pneumonia can help them recover faster and shorten their hospital stay.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Months to 2 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06323642 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of probiotics as an adjunct therapy alongside standard care for pediatric patients aged 6 months to 2 years who are admitted with severe pneumonia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a probiotic sachet or a placebo (simple milk) for three days, while their parents remain unaware of which treatment they are receiving. The study aims to assess the impact of probiotics on the duration of hospital stay and improvement in symptoms such as fever, tachypnea, and cough. Data will be collected and analyzed to determine the outcomes related to hospital admission duration and symptom improvement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients aged 6 months to 2 years who are admitted with severe pneumonia.
Not a fit: Patients with severe acute malnutrition, very severe pneumonia, or those requiring mechanical ventilation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter hospital stays and improved recovery for children suffering from severe pneumonia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using probiotics in similar contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria Patient aged 2month-24months. Both male and female children Exclusion Criteria: Patients with severe acute malnutrition Patients with very severe pneumonia Patients with Other concurrent infections Patients having any chronic debilitating condition Children who took probiotics in past 6 months Patient requiring mechanical ventilation
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Punjab
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences — Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nighat Haider
- Email: nighathaider@hotmail.com
- Phone: +923212125768
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.