U.S., Feb. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07392931) titled 'Safety and Efficacy of Racecadotril in Children With Acute Watery Diarrhea' on Jan. 31.
Brief Summary: Acute watery diarrhea is a common cause of illness and hospitalization in children under five years of age, particularly in developing countries. The mainstay of treatment is oral rehydration therapy, which prevents dehydration but does not reduce stool frequency or duration of diarrhea. Persistent diarrhea often leads to repeated hospital visits and increased healthcare burden.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of racecadotril as an adjunct to standard oral rehydration therapy in ch...