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Oral Rehydration Plus Zinc for Acute Childhood Diarrhoea
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000112
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Tanvir Ahmed (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-09-02
Active, not recruiting
No longer looking for participants
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This trial compares standard oral rehydration with an enhanced zinc-supplemented protocol on recovery time in young children with acute diarrhoea.
Detailed Description
Children presenting with acute diarrhoea are randomised to standard oral rehydration solution or oral rehydration with zinc supplementation. Time to resolution is the primary endpoint.
Official Title
Conditions
- Acute Diarrhoea
- Dehydration
Intervention/Treatment
- Dietary Supplement: Oral rehydration solution with zinc
- Drug: Standard oral rehydration solution
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-PAED-2026-001
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Resource links provided by the National Library of Medicine
- MedlinePlus related topics: Acute Diarrhoea, Dehydration
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Acute Diarrhoea, Dehydration
- Drug Information available for: Standard oral rehydration solution
- FDA Drug and Device Resources
Contacts and Locations
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This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Khulna, Khulna, Bangladesh, 9000
Active, not recruiting
Khulna Medical College Hospital
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Children aged 6 months to 5 years with acute diarrhoea.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Severe malnutrition requiring inpatient care.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Treatment
- Allocation:
- Randomized
- Interventional Model:
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking:
- Double blind
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: ORS plus zinc | Dietary Supplement: Oral rehydration solution with zinc |
Active Comparator: Standard ORS | Drug: Standard oral rehydration solution |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Time to resolution of diarrhoea | Up to 7 days |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital admission rate | Up to 7 days |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- diarrhoea
- oral rehydration
- zinc
- paediatrics
Plan for Individual Participant Data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents, and helpful links
Data Monitoring Committee