Diagnostic PCR Panel in Children With Acute Gastrointestinal Symptoms

This investigator-initiated randomized controlled trial compares the clinical impact of real time PCR of fecal samples in children with acute gastrointestinal symptoms at a pediatric emergency room. Specifically, the trial compares immediate testing of fecal samples using a multiplex PCR panel to a a control group with delayed test results.

NCT Number	NCT07280624
Lead Sponsor	University of Oulu Collaborators: Oulu University Hospital
Conditions	Gastroenteritis Acute, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Abdominal Pain/ Discomfort, Vomiting in Infants and/or Children
Enrollment	526 participants
Start Date	2025-12-15
Primary Completion	2027-12-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-02-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-12