Clinical trials: Gut Function
Colitis, Adenoma
Colonoscope Passive Bending Function
A prototype colonoscope with an extra passively bending distal section has been developed by Olympus Japan (ref. publications). The present study (2006-2007) is testing refinements of this function.
- Conditions
- Colitis, Adenoma, Carcinoma, Functional Colonic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00518349
- Testing
- Passive bending function, No passive bending function
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Department of Health and Social Affairs
Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of Ranolazine on Gastrointestinal Motor Function and Pain in Patients With IBS-D
Will Ranolazine improve bowel function and abdominal pain in human subjects with IBS-D?
- Trial name
- Ranolazine (NCT02239926)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Bowel Disorders
Temple Registry for the Investigation of African American Gastrointestinal Disease Epidemiology
DESCRIPTION: Minimal data exists on the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in minority populations. Specific objectives of this K24 research project are to: (1) Provide an estimate of the prevalence of gastroesophageal…
- Trial name
- TRIAGE (NCT01262755)
- Testing
- Structured Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A Placebo-Controlled Trial of St. John's Wort for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This study is being done to see if St. John's wort helps people with irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as "IBS". St. John's wort is a herbal supplement derived from the St. John's wort plant.
- Trial name
- NCT00587860
- Testing
- St. John's wort
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Postoperative constipation affects up to a third of women undergoing minimally invasive (MIS) gynecologic surgery and is a major source of anxiety and discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT04263896
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Short Bowel Syndrome
Short Bowel Syndrome and Teduglutide Versus Placebo
This research study was done to see what the effects are of Teduglutide on people with short bowel syndrome (SBS). Teduglutide is a synthetic medication administered as an injection, which has shown to increase intestinal blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02099084
- Testing
- Teduglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea
Does Welchol (Colesevelam Hydrochloride) Improve Colonic Transit in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (D-IBS)?
Our hypothesis is that the medication approved for treatment of high blood cholesterol levels, Colesevelam HCl (WELCHOL), decreases colonic transit and permeability in patients with diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome.
- Trial name
- welchol (NCT00911612)
- Testing
- Colesevelam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JNJ-27018966 (Eluxadoline) in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of JNJ-27018966 (eluxadoline) compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea…
- Trial name
- NCT01130272
- Testing
- Eluxadoline
- Where
- 288 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 807 people
- Sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Randomized Trial of Mosapride Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Mosapride, an agent which acts on serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, is effective in the treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (C-IBS).
- Trial name
- NCT00742872
- Testing
- Mosapride Citrate
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effectiveness of On-demand Meteospasmyl® Use in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 2 IBS treatment strategies: Strategy A = MeteoSpasmyl®, on-demand therapy Strategy B = standard of care chosen by the physician
- Trial name
- NCT01404923
- Testing
- anti spasmodic agents, alverine citrate, simeticone
- Volunteers
- 436 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Mayoly Spindler
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Effect of Long-Acting Mesalamine on Post-Infective Irritable Bowel Syndrome- A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of long acting mesalamine (Lialda) in patients with Post-Infective Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PI-IBS).
- Trial name
- Mesalamine (NCT01412372)
- Testing
- Mesalamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study of LX1031 in Subjects With Non-Constipating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of LX1031 versus a placebo control in subjects with non-constipating irritable bowel syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00813098
- Testing
- LX1031 High Dose, LX1031 Low Dose
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdominal Pain
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Adults With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled pilot study evaluating the efficacy of percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation for the treatment of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdominal Pain, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
- Trial name
- NCT04428619
- Testing
- Peripheral Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Fecal Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
A Within Subjects Comparison of Two Antegrade Flushing Regimens in Children
There is a surgical procedure to help children with intractable fecal incontinence gain continence for stool through construction of a tube that connects the abdominal wall to the colon near or through the appendix.
- Trial name
- NCT02435069
- Testing
- Dose Response - NS and USP Glycerin - First Intervention, Effectiveness - NS and USP Glycerin - Second Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea (IBS-D)
A Study of MD-7246 to Treat Abdominal Pain in Patients With Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
To evaluate the safety and tolerability, treatment effect on abdominal pain, and dose response of MD-7246 administered orally to patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D).
- Trial name
- NCT03931785
- Testing
- MD-7246
- Where
- 80 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 515 people
- Sponsor
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Gastroschisis
Evaluation of Glycerin Suppositories to Improve Bowel Function in Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that leads to evisceration of various amounts of the abdominal organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03355326
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Placebo Effect
Effects of Open-label vs Double-blind Treatment in IBS
The purpose of this study is to investigate placebo effects and peppermint oil in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Placebo Effect, Placebos, Peppermint Oil
- Trial name
- NCT02802241
- Testing
- peppermint oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Randomized Placebo Controlled Efficacy And Safety Study Investigating GW876008 In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised crossover study to investigate the efficacy and safety of GW876008
- Trial name
- NCT00421707
- Testing
- GW876008
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Type 1 Diabetes
The Effect of Gluten-free Diet on New Onset Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
The primary aim of this pilot study is to test whether gluten-free diet (GFD) instituted in children shortly after onset of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) can decelerate the decline in beta cell function as compared to age matched…
- Trial name
- NCT02867436
- Testing
- Gluten-free diet
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele
Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele.
- Conditions
- Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele, Intussusception, SNS
- Trial name
- STARR (NCT00673400)
- Testing
- Stapled transanal rectum resection
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen