Clinical trials: Faeces
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
Effects of Dietary Fructose on Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolites in Obese Men and Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests in the U.S. (Browning, et al., 2004), ranging from steatosis to end-stage liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03339245
- Testing
- Fructose Solution (75 Grams), Glucose Solution (75 grams)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Stool Assessment
Amsterdam Stool Scale: Usefulness in Clinical Setting
The aim of this study is to assess interobserver and intraobserver variability of the Amsterdam Stool Scale in clinical practice.
- Trial name
- NCT02252718
- Testing
- Stool Assessment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Colorectal Cancer
An Evaluation of a Multi-target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA) Test, Cologuard, for CRC Screening in Individuals Aged 45-49 and at Average Risk for Development of Colorectal Cancer: Act Now
The primary objective is to confirm the specificity of a multi-target stool DNA test (mt-sDNA), Cologuard, in an average risk population, ages 45-49.
- Trial name
- NCT03728348
- Testing
- mt-sDNA screening test, Colonoscopy
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 983 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Exact Sciences Corporation
Respiratory Tract Infections
Measuring the Influence of Kefir on Children's Stools on Antibiotics (MILK)
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of commercially available kefir on preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea compared to placebo in children ages 1-5.
- Trial name
- MILK (NCT00481507)
- Testing
- Kefir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance
Chronic Pancreatitis. Effect of Pioglitazone on Endocrine Function, Exocrine Function & Structure, Pain & Life Quality
The purpose of this study is to determine if study drug (Pioglitazone) treatment will improve pre-diabetes (insulin resistance) or ealy diabetes and improve clinical symptoms (pain) or laboratory evidence of chronic pancreatitis.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance, Normal or Mildly Abnormal Stool Fat Levels
- Trial name
- NCT00782795
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Human Microbiome
Effects of Triphala and VSL#3 Probiotic Supplementation on Stool Microbiome Profiles and Inflammation
Normal aging can lead to loss of gut microbial biodiversity which is linked to inflammaging and immunosenescence or the loss of immunocompetence.
- Trial name
- TRIPH2017 (NCT03907501)
- Testing
- Synbiotic, Probiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Colic, Inflammation
Effect of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG (LGG) on Infant Colic
This study will compare 2 currently marketed formulas in healthy full term babies: Nutramigen A+ (a hypoallergenic formula) and Nutramigen-Enflora (hypoallergenic formula with Lactobacillus GG (LGG)) during 3 months of formula…
- Trial name
- LGG (NCT01279265)
- Testing
- Nutramigen with Enflora, Nutramigen A+
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Recurrent C. Difficile Associated Diarrhea
Fresh, Frozen or Lyophilized Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Multiple Recurrent C. Difficile Associated Diarrhea
The objective of the study is to investigate the efficacy of fresh, frozen or lyophilized fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) via colonoscopy in patients with recurrent C. difficile associated diarrhea (RCDAD).
- Trial name
- NCT02318992
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Colonic Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms
Evaluating Strategies to Present Colon Cancer Screening Information
This is a study examining the effects of different educational-motivational materials about colorectal cancer screening on perceptions and intentions to get screened.
- Conditions
- Colonic Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms, Colonic Diseases, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02485561
- Testing
- Health communication intervention, Education information
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 486 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Infectious Disease of Digestive Tract
Autologous Fecal Therapy
Ten healthy volunteers will be recruited to receive either an autologous stool transplant or a saline enema to determine if autologous fecal microbiota therapy will be able to rapidly, and safely, restore a patient's fecal…
- Trial name
- NCT02046525
- Testing
- Autologous fecal microbiota therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Inflammation
Effects of Adding Chickpeas to the American Diet on Fecal Microbiota Composition and Markers of Inflammation
This prospective study will assess the effects of adding legumes, especially chick peas, to the diet of healthy adults on the commensal bacteria from feces of human subjects and resulting self-reported GI symptoms as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02375347
- Testing
- Chickpea Enhanced Diet (Short term)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Constipation
Comparison Trial of Enema vs. PEG 3350 for Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine if milk and molasses enema or PEG 3350 works better for treatment of fecal impaction in children who are constipated.
- Trial name
- NCT00467350
- Testing
- PEG 3350, milk and molasses enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Microbiota, Anti-bacterial Agents
Healthy Patients & Effect of Antibiotics
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of antimicrobial (antibiotic) exposures on the microbiome in healthy adults, specifically during and after usual courses of the antimicrobials used to treat community acquired…
- Trial name
- NCT03098485
- Testing
- Levofloxacin, Azithromycin, Cefpodoxime
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fecal Incontinence
Does Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) Improve Outcomes in Patients Presenting With Fecal Incontinence
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS), a minimally invasive, simple, cost effective, and outpatient treatment of patients with urinary incontinence, can also be…
- Trial name
- NCT01274585
- Testing
- Posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), Posterior tibial nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dermatitis
A Clinical Evaluation of 3M Cavilon Advanced Barrier Film for the Treatment of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD)
The purpose of this study is to obtain information concerning the safety and effective use of a protective barrier film in patients experiencing severe incontinence associated dermatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02724449
- Testing
- Cavilon Advanced Barrier Film
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Autism
A Trial of CM-AT in Children With Autism With All Levels of FCT (The Blum Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether CM-AT is safe and effective in treating the core symptoms of autism in children with all levels of fecal chymotrypsin.
- Trial name
- NCT02410902
- Testing
- CM-AT
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Curemark
Urinary Incontinence in Old Age, Fecal Incontinence in Old Age
Tailoring Online Continence Promotion
This project seeks to understand whether, and how, tailoring an online continence intervention can increase engagement and uptake of health behaviors known to improve bladder and bowel symptoms.
- Trial name
- TOCP (NCT05183217)
- Testing
- Online Continence promotion program without tailoring, Online Continence promotion program with tailoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 445 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Malignant Neoplasm of Large Intestine
Effectiveness of Direct-to-Patient Outreach on Colorectal Cancer Screening Within a Low Income and Diverse Population
The purpose of this study is to determine if the direct mailing of fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) kits to patients who are due for colorectal cancer screening is an effective way to improve colorectal cancer screening rates…
- Trial name
- NCT01385579
- Testing
- Care manager outreach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Healthy
Safety and Efficacy Study of DAV132 in Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether DAV132 is safe and effective for capturing fecal residues of moxifloxacin in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02176005
- Testing
- DAV132, Moxifloxacin, Negative Control
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Da Volterra
Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Disease
Screening for Stomach Diseases and Colorectal Neoplasms With the Fecal Testing
1. The abundant results from this trial will be helpful for assessing the feasibility of increasing stool sampling and shortening screening interval in population setting for lower and upper gastrointestinal tract lesions, their…
- Trial name
- NCT01741363
- Testing
- FIT(Eiken OC-Sensor) Two-day sampling, FIT(Eiken OC-Sensor) One-year interval, FIT(Eiken OC-Sensor) One-day sampling
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 99,314 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital