Comparing the Efficacy of Anti-secretory Versus Oral Immunoglobulins for Reducing the Episodes of Diarrhea in Children

Summary

Children 1-12 years presenting/admitted with acute diarrhea will be enrolled in the study after taking informed consent from the parents. Patients will be randomly allocated to two equal groups. Group A (GA) will receive anti secretory 1.5mg/kg/dose, three doses in 24 hours along with oral rehydration, while Group B (GB) will receive a single dose of bovine immunoglobulins. Response to treatment will be assessed by recording the frequency of loose stools after 72 hrs. Data will be collected through a structured proforma.

Timeline

Start

2021-09-01

Primary completion

2022-02-01

Completion

2022-02-01

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