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The Role of Lactobacillus Reuteri in Nutritional Recovery and Treatment of Constipation in Children and Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa - Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis DSM17938 for Anorexia Nervosa and Constipation. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate whether Lactobacillus reuteri could have a beneficial role in treatment of children and adolescents with Anorexia nervosa who develop motility disorder due to the malnutrition regarding the normalization of the motility, as well as the possible role of probiotics on nutritional recovery, especially on bone health.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
One chewable tablet with L. reuteri or placebo taken twice a day for 3 months. After the 3 month therapy both groups will be monitored for the next 3 months.