Antibiotics for reflux may reshape Kids' gut bacteria
NCT ID NCT05319067
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at gut bacteria diversity in children aged 1 to 3 who take long-term antibiotics for a condition called vesicoureteral reflux (urine flowing backward into the kidneys). Researchers will compare their gut bacteria to two other groups: children with the same condition not on antibiotics, and healthy children. The goal is to understand how prolonged antibiotic use changes the gut microbiome, which may affect immune health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how long-term antibiotics affect gut bacteria in young children, potentially guiding future treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures differences in gut bacteria, so it won't directly lead to new therapies or cures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Montpellier
RECRUITINGMontpellier, France
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CHU de Nîmes
RECRUITINGNîmes, France