DIARRHEA

This study tests whether giving probiotics (good bacteria) to critically ill patients in the ICU can help prevent serious infections like pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections. About 100 adults will receive either probiotics or a placebo. The goal is to …

This study tests whether replacing dirt floors with concrete in rural Bangladeshi homes can reduce gut infections in young children. About 800 pregnant women and their future babies are taking part. Researchers will track infections like roundworm and diarrhea for two years after…

This study tests whether a fecal transplant (FMT) can safely improve chronic diarrhea in people with systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease. Twenty adults will receive either FMT or a placebo, and researchers will track side effects and symptom changes. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a friendly bacteria called Bifidobacterium longum BBH016 to see if it can ease lower gut symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating in adults. 88 participants will take either the probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal is to measure symptom improv…

This study tests whether certain health and wellness products can help with common stomach issues like gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. About 550 adults in the U.S. will take either the product or a placebo (a dummy pill) for a period of time. Researchers will track cha…

This study looks at whether treating private well water with ultraviolet (UV) light can lower the number of stomach illnesses in children under 5. About 900 families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with private wells will use either a real UV device or a fake one. Researchers will…

This study tests whether water safety plans (WSPs) can improve water quality and reliability in rural Ghana. Researchers will check chlorine levels, bacteria, and water availability, and ask 4,500 participants about their health and satisfaction. The goal is to see if these plans…