Clinical trials: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Eluxadoline in the Treatment of Participants With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-d)
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of eluxadoline (JNJ-27018966) compared with placebo in the treatment of participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT01553591
- Testing
- Eluxadoline
- Where
- 283 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,282 people
- Sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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
Infantile Colic, Infantile Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Oral Absorption of Nepadutant in Infants
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the gastrointestinal absorption of nepadutant after single dose as oral solution (and the effect of age on its oral absorption) in infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00655083
- Testing
- Nepadutant
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini Group
Gulf War Illness
Probiotic (VSL #3) for Gulf War Illness
The overall objective is to determine whether VSL #3 will improve 1) intestinal symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and 2) non-intestinal symptoms (fatigue, joint pain, insomnia, general stiffness and headache) associated…
- Trial name
- NCT02011542
- Testing
- VSL#3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Ulcerative Colitis
Melatonin and Ulcerative Colitis: A Pilot Clinical Trial
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that afflicts up to one million people in the U.S. Symptoms include rectal urgency, bloody diarrhea, moderate to severe abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue.
- Trial name
- NCT00790478
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Fatty Liver, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with altered peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity and to investigate potential mechanisms underlying insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT00252499
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Fecal Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
The Role of Fiber in the Prevention and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fiber supplementation on the fecal metagenome and metabolome in relation to symptoms and anorectal physiology in post-menopausal women with irritable bowel syndrome with…
- Trial name
- NCT04806386
- Testing
- Psyllium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
52-Week Efficacy and Safety Study of Ibodutant in Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea (IBS-D)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and diarrhoea.
- Trial name
- IRIS-4 (NCT02120027)
- Testing
- Ibodutant 10 mg
- Where
- 139 sites in United States, Czechia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 558 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini Group
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Ulcerative
Advanced Metagenomic Analysis of Human Colonic Microbiota in Patients With Chronic GI Disorders
This clinical trial hypothesize that Gut Microbiota (bacteria, viruses, fungi)play a major role in the occurrence and progression of many chronic gastrointestinal diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel…
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Ulcerative, Crohn Disease, Colonic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01099111
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Fahad Medical City
Anterior Resection Syndrome, Bowel Dysfunction
Studies in Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)
Colorectal Cancer is the commonest cancer diagnosed for both genders combined in Hong Kong. In 2015 16.6% of all new cancer cases registered on the Hong Kong registry were cancer of colon and rectum.
- Trial name
- NCT03885999
- Testing
- Fecobionics
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Giome
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
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Hypertriglyceridemia
Open-Label Study To Evaluate MN-001 on HDL & Triglyceride in NASH & NAFLD Subjects
This is a multi-center, proof-of-principle, open-label study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of MN-001 in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) subjects…
- Conditions
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Hypertriglyceridemia, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT02681055
- Testing
- MN-001
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- MediciNova
Swallowing Disorder, Respiratory Insufficiency
The Impact of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Swallow Function
Background: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a non-invasive heated and humidified oxygen delivery device that is capable of delivering high-flow rates.
- Trial name
- NCT03590457
- Testing
- Airvo 2; High-Flow nasal cannula system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Phase IV Study of the Impact of Dietary Fibers on Symptoms and Esophageal Motility in Patients With Non-erosive GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition, which may significantly decrease patients' quality of life due to the typical symptoms - heartburn and regurgitation.
- Trial name
- OGIG-130-1 (NCT01882088)
- Testing
- Mucofalk
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis and Endothelial Function: At Rest and During Exercise
Perhaps one of the most disturbing aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the associated premature death. Oxidative stress has been observed in patients with CF and exercise intolerance has been shown to predict mortality in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01772758
- Testing
- BH4 5mg, BH4 20mg, Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Ezetimibe-Ursodiol Combination Therapy on Biomarkers of Liver Function and Sterol Balance in Subjects With NAFLD
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the combination Zetia® (Ezetimibe) and Urso Forte® with respect to sterol balance and their effects on biomarkers of liver function in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty…
- Trial name
- NCT02244944
- Testing
- EZ-Urso combination therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory Graf, PhD
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Constipation
An Effectiveness and Safety Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation
Functional constipation (FC) is a common complaint in clinical practice, but treatment for this condition in conventional medicine is suboptimal.
- Trial name
- NCT00741936
- Testing
- MaZiRenWan (MZRW)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Abnormal Liver Function
Comparison of 19g FNA and 19g FNB Needles for EUS-LB
Chronic liver disorders (CLD) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals in the US. Though serologic analysis will often lead to a conclusive diagnosis, liver biopsy remains an important method for helping to…
- Trial name
- NCT03408171
- Testing
- 19-gauge FNA needle, 19-gauge FNB needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Efficacy of Mesalamine in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (dIBS)
The purpose of this study is to find whether treating patients with diarrhea predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with an anti-inflammatory drug called Mesalamine will help improve their symptoms of diarrhea, bloating and…
- Trial name
- IBS (NCT01327300)
- Testing
- Mesalamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida