The Impact of Synbiotics on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy and Caregiver Stress
Study Overview
This study explored how synbiotics can help children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and ease the stress on their caregivers. Synbiotics are a mix of probiotics and prebiotics that support gut health.
Study Details
- Conducted in Arak, Iran with 30 children diagnosed with DRE.
- Participants received synbiotics (PediLact and KidiLact) alongside their regular medications for eight weeks.
- Caregiver stress was measured using a specific interview tool.
- The number of seizures was recorded before and after the treatment.
Key Findings
- The average age of participants was 8.6 years, with 60% being boys.
- Caregiver stress decreased significantly from an average score of 34.20 to 30.26 after treatment (P = 0.017).
- Seizure frequency also dropped from 15.83 to 12.73 (P = 0.001).
- Two patients stopped having seizures, and six had a 50% reduction in seizure frequency.
Conclusion
Synbiotics appear to lower both seizure frequency and caregiver stress in children with DRE. Future studies should be well-structured to confirm these findings.
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