Probiotic drops may stop antibiotic tummy troubles in children
NCT ID NCT07234448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement in oral drops can prevent diarrhea in children aged 0-12 who are taking common antibiotics like amoxicillin. One thousand children will receive either the probiotic or a placebo during their antibiotic course, and researchers will track how many develop diarrhea. The goal is to see if this simple addition to treatment can reduce a frequent and uncomfortable side effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bifidobacterium breve PRL2020 probiotic drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, safe way to prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea in children, reducing discomfort and doctor visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The probiotic is only given during the antibiotic course, and long-term effects are not studied.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Urbino "Carlo Bo"
Urbino, 61029, Italy
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