Comparison of cases of diarrhoea by different definitions in placebo and probiotic groups
| Definitions of diarrhoea | Placebo cases/total participants | Probiotic cases/total participants | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| A (SC ≥5, ≥2 stools/day for ≥2 days) | 21/36 | 1/34 | <0.001 |
| B (SC ≥5, ≥3 stools/day for ≥2 days) | 16/36 | 0/34 | <0.001 |
| C (SC ≥6, ≥2 stools/day for ≥2 days) | 8/36 | 0/34 | 0.005 |
| D (SC ≥6, ≥3 stools/day for ≥2 days) | 6/36 | 0/34 | 0.025 |
| Any of the above | 27/36 | 1/34 | <0.001 |
Fisher's exact analysis. Stool consistency (SC) data is based on the Bristol Stool Scale.
Holm–Bonferroni corrected α values: A=0.01; B=0.0125; C=0.025; D=0.05; Any=0.0167.