This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM17938 supplementation on infantile colic in Indonesian infants.
Infantile colic is a problem faced by many parents and caregivers. There is no evidence that medications does help in this situation. The etiology of infantile colic is still unknown. Lactobacillus reuteri has been shown in five studies to reduce crying time in infants diagnosed with infantile colic.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
5 drops of active oil drops. The active dose consists of 10\^8 CFU L retueri DSM17938
5 drops of placebo drops
Badriul Hegar
Jakarta, Indonesia
Daily average of crying time with L reuteri vs placebo
Daily crying diary
Time frame: day 7
Daily average of crying time with L reuteri vs placebo
Daily crying diary
Time frame: Day 14
Daily average of crying time with L reuteri vs placebo
Daily crying diary
Time frame: Day 21
Daily average of crying time with L reuteri vs placebo
Daily crying diary
Time frame: Day 28
Number of responder vs non-responders
Daily crying
Time frame: baseline, day 7, 14, 21, 28
Reduction of daily average crying time
Daily crying
Time frame: baseline, day 7, 14, 21, 28
Parents perception of colic severity (Diary)
Diary
Time frame: baseline, day 7, 14, 21, 28
Parents/Family quality of life (Diary)
Diary
Time frame: baseline, day 7, 14, 21, 28
Parental satisfactory (Diary)
Diary
Time frame: baseline, day 7, 14, 21, 28
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.