SynthesisNutrients2018
The Role of Fiber in the Treatment of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children.
Synthesis in Nutrients, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 27 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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The Effectiveness of a Caregiver-mediated Health Educational Intervention on Improving Constipation Among Primary School Children and the Knowledge and Attitude Toward Constipation Among Their Caregivers
To Compare the Efficacy of (Rifaximin + Mebeverine), (Rifaximin + Amitriptyline), and (Rifaximin + Psyllium Husk) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Associated With Diarrhea
Who cites it
27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Fruit and Vegetable Preparation Style in Family Child Care Homes in Oklahoma.Childhood obesity (Print) · 2026Article
- Sleep, Stress, Circadian Rhythm, and Diet in Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Dietary fiber in pediatric gastrointestinal health: a narrative review of evidence and challenges.Clinical and experimental pediatrics · 2026Review
- Delayed orocecal transit in pediatric gut-brain interaction disorders: A comparative study using the lactulose breath test.World journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology · 2025Article
- Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Childhood Obesity: The Role of Diet and Its Impact on Microbiota.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Review
- Enhancing health and therapeutic potential: innovations in the medicinal and pharmaceutical properties of soy bioactive compounds.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Review
- The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Dietary Fibers in Healthy Children and in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Practical Guide.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Gut dysmotility in children with neurological impairment: the nutritional management.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Review
- Regional and seasonal variations in functional abdominal pain and functional constipation prevalence among Saudi children.SAGE open medicine · 2023Article
- Sustainability and Gender Perspective in Food Innovation: Foods and Food Processing Coproducts as Source of Macro- and Micro-Nutrients for Woman-Fortified Foods.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Childhood constipation: Current status, challenges, and future perspectives.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2022Article
- Current treatment practice of functional abdominal pain disorders in children: A multicenter survey.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2022Article
- A therapeutic guide on pediatric irritable bowel syndrome and functional abdominal pain-not otherwise specified.European journal of pediatrics · 2022Review
- Intestinal Permeability in Children with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: The Effects of Diet.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Differences in dietary habits of people withWorld journal of clinical cases · 2021Article
- Physiologically Active Molecules and Functional Properties of Soybeans in Human Health-A Current Perspective.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021Review
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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
We reviewed the available evidence on the role of fiber in the treatment of Functional Constipation (FC) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in children. The vast majority of toddlers and preschoolers do not consume enough fiber. Two of the most common reasons for consultation to a pediatric gastroenterology practice include FC and IBS. The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) and the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) guidelines state that the evidence does not support the use of fiber supplements in the treatment of FC in children, and the Rome IV criteria do not recommend an increase in fiber consumption, in children with IBS. Despite this, in general practice, it is commonly recommended that children who experience constipation and IBS to increase their fiber intake. We conducted a systematic review of the available evidence on the role of fiber in the treatment of FC and IBS in children. Thirteen full-text articles with a total of seven hundred and twenty-three pediatric participants were included in this review. Three clinical trials found positive effects of dietary fiber for the management of IBS. Nine out of ten trials found fiber to be either more effective than placebo, or just as effective as laxative treatment. Most studies on the use of fiber for the treatment of FC and IBS have shown its benefit. However, due to the heterogeneity in study design, length of treatment, outcome measures, and amount and type of fiber, we were unable to make a definitive recommendation supporting the use of fiber for the treatment of FC and IBS in children.
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