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https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/56847| Title: | Probiotic use and post-operative recovery following appendicectomy in children. | Monash Health Investigator(s): | Pacilli M. | Monash Health Department(s): | Paediatric - General Surgery | Registration Date: | 14-Dec-2020 | Monash Health Site(s): | Monash Children's Hospital | Trial Phase: | Not Applicable | Summary: | The study aims to determine the health benefits of oral probiotics in improving the post-operative recovery following appendicectomy for acute appendicitis. Children with appendicitis will randomly allocated to receive probiotics or placebo for 1 month following appendicectomy. We will collect information regarding post-operative recovery (e.g. return to normal physical activities, number of bowel actions, etc.) to confirm if probiotics might be beneficial following surgery and provide a quicker recovery. | Type: | Clinical trial | Registry ID: | ACTRN12620001343998 | URL: | https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=380658 |
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