Clinical trials: Abdominal Distention
Bloating, Rifaximin
Rifaximin Treatment in Bloating Predominant Functional Bowel Disorders
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a 14-day course of rifaximin on bloating symptoms, gut microbiota, microbial metabolites, and intestinal gases in adults with Rome V irritable…
- Conditions
- Bloating, Rifaximin, Functional Bowel Disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07522255
- Testing
- Rifaximin (drug)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Gastrointestinal Health
Viome Nutritional Programs to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Gastrointestinal Conditions
US residents who have gastrointestinal issues sign the informed consent form and are screened and enrolled for this study. Participants who are enrolled complete a survey upon enrollment and are randomized into one of three arms.
- Trial name
- NCT05465629
- Testing
- VIOME Precision Nutrition Program, VIOME-designed condition-based supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Viome
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
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Safety Study of Probiotics in Adults With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Determine the safety and preliminary effectiveness of VSL#3 in adults with IBS.
- Trial name
- NCT00971711
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Functional Dyspepsia, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Prospective Registry
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients who will be undergoing an enteroscopy as an outpatient procedure with symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
- Trial name
- SIBO (NCT01822470)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Digestive Health, Gastrointestinal Health
The Effects of Oral Fructanase Administration on Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Inulin Challenge in Healthy Adults
The carbohydrate inulin (from chicory root) is a healthy prebiotic ingredient found in dietary supplements and fortified foods (Nagy et al).
- Conditions
- Digestive Health, Gastrointestinal Health, FODMAP Intolerance, Food Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT06628869
- Testing
- Fructanase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BIO-CAT, Inc.
Digestive System Disorders
A Study to Determine if Aquamin (as AquaCal and AquaPT) Improves Digestive Discomfort
Digestive discomfort includes gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, altered bowel habit, flatulence and bloating and can sometimes result from slower intestinal transit and other digestive irregularities.
- Trial name
- NCT01770808
- Testing
- AquaCal, AquaPT
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Gastrointestinal System Disease, Functional Bloating
Short-term Effect of Exercise and Self-manual Approaches to Bloating - Distention
Abdominal bloating and distension (ABD) are the most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms reported by patients with various functional gut disorders such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome and it is frequently…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal System Disease, Functional Bloating, Distension; Bowel, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06347367
- Testing
- Group 1 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting only the diaphragm muscles), Group 2 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting both diaphragm and core muscles)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Non-Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Rifaximin 3 Times/Day (TID) for Non-Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
To evaluate the efficacy of a 14-day course of rifaximin given 3 times a day vs. placebo in providing adequate relief of IBS symptoms.
- Trial name
- TARGET 1 (NCT00731679)
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- 96 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 623 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Healthy
Capsule Microbiota Sampling in IBS/Functional Gastrointestinal Disease
We will sample intestinal microbiota using a microbiome sampling capsule in Healthy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Functional Gastrointestinal Disease.
- Conditions
- IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Healthy, Functional Bloating, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT06215222
- Testing
- Microbiota Sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford 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
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
Gas and Bloating, Diarrhea
Radicle GI Health RDH™: A Study Assessing the Impact of Health and Wellness Products on Gastrointestinal (GI) Health and Related Health Outcomes
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Direct-to-Consumer Study Assessing the Impact of Health and Wellness Products on Gastrointestinal (GI) Health and Related Health Outcomes
- Conditions
- Gas and Bloating, Diarrhea, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT07230821
- Testing
- GI Health Active Product 1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radicle Science
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A Four Arm Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 3 Different Doses of RVX-100 Versus Placebo in Subjects With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Accompanied by Diarrhea (IBS-D)
The purpose of this study is to determine if RVX-100 is safe and effective in treating acute abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by diarrhea.
- Trial name
- NCT01076699
- Testing
- 0.075 mg RVX-100, 0.125 mg RVX-100, 0.250 mg RVX-100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Revogenex, Inc.
Abdominal Distention, Abdominal Bloating
Clinical Characteristics of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Individuals With Abdominal Bloating/Distention
Abdominal bloating/distention represents a prevalent clinical manifestation characterized by an unclear etiology and pathogenesis.
- Trial name
- NCT06285734
- Testing
- Breath test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 387 people
- Sponsor
- Shandong University
Colonoscopy Pain, Abdominal Distension
Effect of Foot Bath After Colonoscopy
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a 30-minute foot bath with warm water (40-41°C) after colonoscopy reduces post-procedure pain and abdominal distension and shortens the time to first passage of flatus.
- Trial name
- FOOTBATH-COL (NCT07636109)
- Testing
- Warm foot bath
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Lumbar Spondylosis
Effect of Chewing Gum on Abdominal Distension in Patients After Lumbar Spine Surgery
According to chewing gum can promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function, it is used as an intervention measure for patients after lumbar surgery to evaluate the effect of chewing gum on improving abdominal distension of…
- Trial name
- NCT04970732
- Testing
- Gum chewing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Heartburn
Esomeprazole And Symptomatic Response In Patients With Or Without An Elevated Risk For Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)-Associated GI Damage
The purpose of this study is to compare the treatment effect in patients with upper gastro-intestinal complaints with an elevated risk for NSAID-associated GI-damage to those without an elevated risk for NSAID-associated damage…
- Trial name
- Synchronise (NCT00524329)
- Volunteers
- 1,220 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Flatulence, Bloating
Efficacy of Probiotics on Excessive Gas Accumulation
Efficacy of probiotics on excessive gas accumulation
- Trial name
- NCT03134469
- Testing
- Probiotic supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Probi AB
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