Clinical trials: Abdominal Distension
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Mesalazine in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Emerging evidence indicates the presence of low-grade mucosal inflammation and its pathogenetic role in IBS. The aim of this pilot study is to provide that mesalazine treatment of IBS patients reduces low grade colonic…
- Trial name
- NCT00774007
- Testing
- mesalazine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- SOFAR S.p.A.
Digestion
Beef Versus Whey Protein: The Gut Showdown Self-Experiment
Test whether a doctor-formulated protein made from real beef is more digestible than standard whey protein powder. For the first 30 days, participants receive either standard whey protein powder or Equip Protein and track how the…
- Trial name
- NCT07477223
- Testing
- Beef protein, Chocolate whey protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Efforia, Inc
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AARDVARK (Aortic Aneurysmal Regression of Dilation: Value of ACE-Inhibition on RisK)
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are balloon-like swellings of the body's main blood vessel (aorta) as it courses through the abdomen. As a result of the National Aneurysm Screening programme many more of these will be detected.
- Trial name
- AARDVARK (NCT01118520)
- Testing
- perindopril arginine, amlodipine 5mgs
- Where
- 9 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Gastrointestinal Discomfort, Bloating
Multi-strain Probiotic Supplement for Digestive Comfort and Well-being in Healthy Women
This study looks at whether a daily probiotic supplement can help improve mild-to-moderate stomach and digestive symptoms, such as gas and bloating, in women who also experience symptoms commonly associated with hormonal…
- Trial name
- NCT07831317
- Testing
- Active: Multi-strain probiotic dietary supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daily Nouri
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
Study of Clinical Features and Efficacy of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Patients With Abdominal Distension
Most studies of bloating have focused on functional factors, while data on organic abdominal distention are rare, and studies that combine small intestine bacterial overgrowth and/or oral cecum transit time abnormalities are more…
- Trial name
- NCT06518850
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digestive System Diseases
Efficacy of a Multi-strain Probiotic in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is conducting a research study on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a common condition in North America.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Digestive System Diseases, Colonic Diseases, Functional, Colitis, Mucous
- Trial name
- NCT01176227
- Testing
- Kyodophilus multi-strain probiotic capsules
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of Lecithin-based Curcuma and Boswellia on Post-acute COVID-19 IBS
This open-label study investigates the effects of lecithin-based formulations of Curcuma longa (Meriva™) and Boswellia serrata (Casperome™) extracts on post-acute COVID-19 irritable bowel syndrome (PCIBS) and irritable bowel…
- Conditions
- Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Abdominal Pain, Dysbiosis
- Trial name
- NCT06423586
- Testing
- Curcuma longa and Boswellia serrata extracts
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda di Servizi alla Persona di Pavia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Females
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Daikenchuto (TU-100) to Relieve Abdominal Bloating in Female Subjects With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of orally administered TU-100 (5 g three times daily [TID]) as compared to placebo on abdominal bloating rating in female IBS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02074579
- Testing
- TU-100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Tsumura USA
Healthy
Effect of Abdominal Wall Activity on the Responses to Meal Ingestion
Meal ingestion induces sensations that are influenced by a series of conditioning factors. Aim: to determine the effect of abdominal wall activity on the responses to a standard probe meal.
- Trial name
- NCT04691882
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic contraction, Diaphagmatic relaxation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Abdominal Massage, Enteral Nutrition
Effect of Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
This study aimed to evaluate whether abdominal massage could reduce abdominal pain, constipation, and gas/bloating in patients receiving enteral nutrition through a nasogastric tube after surgery for head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Massage, Enteral Nutrition, Nasogastric Feeding, Head and Neck Surgery
- Trial name
- HNC-AM (NCT07889011)
- Testing
- Abdominal Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Maltepe University
Gastroparesis
Placebo Controlled Trial of Botulinum Toxin for Gastroparesis
It is hypothesized that in some patients with gastroparesis increased pyloric tone may be a contributing feature. Botox relaxes the pylorus so that food can empty the stomach more rapidly.
- Trial name
- NCT00372970
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Effects of Imagery Therapy vs Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Patients With Functional Abdominal Bloating
65% of the general population reported experiencing moderate to severe bloating symptoms. Bloating could be disturbing to patients and frustrating to the physicians as an effective treatment is still lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT04789967
- Testing
- Guided Imagery, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Educational Audiobook
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal Symptom Phenotype Study in Children
Children and adults commonly suffer from recurrent abdominal (stomach) pain. One type is called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS in adults and children is one of the most common and costly health care problems in the US.
- Trial name
- ASPPNB (NCT01204515)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
SIBO
Efficacy of Rifaximin in Patients With Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Presenting With Abdominal Bloating.
Abdominal bloating is a common clinical symptom in the digestive system, with obscure origins and complex mechanisms. Its etiology can be attributed to organic diseases and various Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs).
- Trial name
- NCT06772064
- Testing
- Rifaximin (drug)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xiuli Zuo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Curcumin (Tumeric) in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Evidence exists to support low-grade inflammation as the inciting factor leading to visceral hypersensitivity and alteration in motility in irritable bowel syndrome.In the medical literature,there is ample in vitro and in vivo…
- Trial name
- CuTIBS (NCT00779493)
- Testing
- curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome (SIBO)
Comparison of the Efficacy of Saccharomyces Boulardii and Rifaximin in the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
This multicenter randomized controlled study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii sachets versus rifaximin in the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), with a…
- Trial name
- NCT07815548
- Testing
- Saccharomyces boulardii sachets, Rifaximin (Xifaxan)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Shandong University
Diarrhea, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Detection of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients With Diarrhea and Bloating
The prevalence of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) among patients presenting with diarrhea and bloating as their chief complaints is not well studied.
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03407534
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Abdominal Pain/ Discomfort, Slightly Constipation
Effect of Perilla Extract on Improvement on Gastrointestinal Discomfort
In the current study the effects of proprietary Perilla frutescens leaf extract in comparison to Maltodextrin, a fully digestible carbohydrate (placebo control), on gastrointestinal discomfort and bowel function were…
- Trial name
- NCT01931930
- Testing
- Perilla extract, Maltodextrin
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amino Up Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Indiana University Gastrointestinal Motility Diagnosis Registry
Develop a registry (list of patients) with accurate clinical motility diagnosis. This registry will help the doctors to identify the patients with specific disease conditions.
- Conditions
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Functional Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT04506593
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Poor Energy Levels, Poor Metabolism
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of a Supplement on Supporting Signs of a Healthy Metabolism
This study evaluates the effects of Love Wellness Energize, a dietary supplement, on supporting signs of a healthy metabolism in women aged 25-45 who report poor energy levels, perception of poor metabolism, difficulty with…
- Conditions
- Poor Energy Levels, Poor Metabolism, Difficulty With Weight Management, Bloating
- Trial name
- NCT07765407
- Testing
- Love Wellness Energize
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Love Wellness