Clinical trials: Bowel Functions
Muscle Loss
Galactooligosaccharide and Aging
Sarcopenia is a progressive muscle disease, most commonly affecting older individuals, that is categorised by 1) low muscle strength, 2) low muscle quantity or quality, and 3) low physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT06411964
- Testing
- Prebiotic
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of Modified Cellulose on Colonic Fermentation of Inulin
A 3-way randomised cross-over study to test the hypothesis that combining either psyllium or methylcellulose to form a gel incorporating inulin will reduce gas production as compared to inulin given with a placebo, maltodextrin.
- Trial name
- COCOA2 (NCT05911347)
- Testing
- Psyllium, Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pre-analytical Influences on a Blood Test Study
Chronic diarrhoea is common and often believed to result from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, up to 50% of patients with an IBS diagnosis may have something called Bile Acid Diarrhoea (BAD) instead.
- Trial name
- NCT05434949
- Testing
- Blood test, Analyses of samples
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
Binge Drinking
The Brain, the Bug, and the Binge: the Interplay Between Binge Drinking, Gut Microbiota, and Brain Functioning
Adolescence and youth are periods of significant maturational changes which seems to involve greater susceptibility to disruptive events in the brain such as binge drinking (BD).
- Trial name
- NCT05946083
- Testing
- Inulin Intervention, Maltodextrin Intervention
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Colorectal Cancer
Anthocyanin-Rich Berry Supplementation in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
This prospective, open-label interventional study evaluated the effects of short-term supplementation with an anthocyanin-rich freeze-dried black raspberry and strawberry preparation in patients undergoing treatment for…
- Trial name
- NCT07819539
- Testing
- Anthocyanin-Rich Freeze-Dried Berry Supplement
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Healthy
Efficacy of Probiotic Milk Formula on Blood Lipid and Intestinal Function
Probiotic contained milk formula (PMF) intervention for 10 weeks considerably improves gastrointestinal function by modulating fecal movement, intestinal microflora as well as decrease cholesterol and thus help in the management…
- Trial name
- NCT03988153
- Testing
- Probiotic Milk Formula
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Healthy Subjects, Functional Dyspepsia
Cerebral Cortical Influences on Autonomic Function
This is an exploratory neurophysiological study that will determine the impact of non-invasive brain stimulation on autonomic regulation, with a focus on gastrointestinal function.
- Conditions
- Healthy Subjects, Functional Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03869372
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Levinthal
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.
Intestinal Barrier Function
The Effect of Probiotic Intake on Intestinal Permeability in Healthy Adults
In this double blind, crossover study participants will take a placebo for 3 weeks each. Gut permeability will be assessed weekly using food-grade sugar molecules.
- Trial name
- PIP (NCT03611400)
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Blastocystis Infections
Molecular Characterization of Blastocystis Isolates From Human by Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) Analysis
Blastocystis is an anaerobic unicellular protozoal parasite infecting the gastrointestinal tract of humans and a wide range of animals.
- Trial name
- NCT05580393
- Testing
- RFLP analysis of SSU rRNA
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Crohn Disease, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastro-intestinal Biopotential Recorder by Means of Surface ELEctrodes
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the gastro-intestinal biopotentials recorded with a homemade device using surface electrodes placed on the abdomen in healthy volunteers, Crohn's disease patients without fibrosis…
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Healthy
- Trial name
- GRELE (NCT06197334)
- Testing
- Gastro-intestinal biopotentials recording
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Postoperative Pain
The Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Activity and Postoperative Pain After Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Surgical interventions, such as restoring the health of patients and eliminating their existing symptoms, the surgical process can have many negative effects on the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT05135416
- Testing
- chewing gum Group, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Exercised Induced Asthma, Asthma
The Effects of Prebiotics on Gut Bacterial Parameters, Immune Function & Exercise-Induced Airway Inflammation.
The current study aims to explore the role of prebiotic supplementation in adults with and without Asthma/Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (A/EIB).
- Trial name
- NCT02872675
- Testing
- HOST-DM059, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nottingham Trent University
Aged, Healthy
Low Grade Inflammation, Gut Microbiota and Barrier Function in Elderly Humans
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main cause of death in the European Union. A large part of the aging process, including immunosenescence, is explained by an imbalance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory networks…
- Trial name
- NCT01218165
- Testing
- Probiotic drink, Control Group
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
The Influence of Gut Microbiota on Ovarian Function: A Single-center, Randomized,Double Blind, Parallel-controlled, Exploratory Clinical Trial
In order to study the community profile of the intestinal microbiome in women with ovarian dysfunction, as well as the relationship between the changes in the intestinal microbiota and sex hormones, this study recruited 30 women…
- Trial name
- NCT07308327
- Testing
- Akk Gut Bacteria Supplement
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Songling Zhang
Functional Constipation, Healthy
Evaluating Efficacy of Investigational Products on Spontaneous Bowel Movements in Healthy People With ≤ 3 Complete Weekly Spontaneous Bowel Movements
Low and High doses of Actazin and Livaux will be compared against a control formula and placebo to evaluate how each investigational study product effects complete spontaneous bowel movements in healthy adults that currently…
- Trial name
- NCT03462199
- Testing
- Actazin (green kiwi powder) High Dose, Actazin (green kiwi powder) Low Dose, Control Formula (Actazin green kiwi powder + PreticX prebiotic)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AIDP, Inc.
Intestinal Microbiota
Research on the Role of Probiotics in Human Intestinal Health
Evaluate the efectiveness and safety of Bifidobacterium bifidum BBi32 as a food supplement compared to a placebo in improving intestinal andimmune functions in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06886711
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
BÜHLMANN fCAL™ ELISA - Aid in Differentiation of IBD From IBS
The purpose of this study is to confirm the sensitivity and specificity of the BÜHLMANN fCAL™ ELISA as an aid in diagnosis to differentiate between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD; Crohn's Disease (CD), Ulcerative Colitis (UC)…
- Trial name
- NCT02351635
- Testing
- fecal calprotectin level
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 478 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bühlmann Laboratories AG
Change of Transit or Circulation, Obesity
The Effect of Prebiotics on Gastrointestinal Functioning and Metabolism
The study will investigate the effect of cereal based prebiotic fibres on intestinal health and functioning and host metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT02491125
- Testing
- soluble wheat bran fibre
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Gum Chewing, Bowel Function
Gum Chewing And Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section. Kasr el Ainy Experience
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of chewing gum on the recovery of bowel function after cesarean section in women.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT02533830)
- Testing
- sugarless gum, traditional management
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital