New hope for kids with diarrhea: drug cuts hospital stays

NCT ID NCT07392931

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding racecadotril to standard rehydration therapy helps children aged 3 months to 5 years with acute watery diarrhea. 200 hospitalized children were randomly given either racecadotril or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal was to see if the drug reduces stool frequency, improves stool consistency, and shortens hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Punjab Rangers Teaching Hospital Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 53720, Pakistan

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