Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Function
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
Cystic Fibrosis
A Phase 3 Study of VX-445 Combination Therapy in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis Heterozygous for the F508del Mutation and a Minimal Function Mutation (F/MF)
This study will evaluate the efficacy of VX-445 in triple combination (TC) with tezacaftor (TEZ) and ivacaftor (IVA) in subjects with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are heterozygous for F508del and a minimal function mutation (F/MF…
- Trial name
- NCT03525444
- Testing
- VX-445/TEZ/IVA, IVA
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 405 people
- Sponsor
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Glutamine for the Treatment of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New and effective treatments are needed for patients with post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS). We conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of glutamine, an abundant amino…
- Trial name
- AT005291 (NCT01414244)
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Idiopathic Gastroparesis, Diabetic Gastroparesis
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Tradipitant vs. Placebo in Idiopathic and Diabetic Gastroparesis
To investigate the safety and efficacy of tradipitant versus placebo in relieving nausea and other symptoms of gastroparesis.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Gastroparesis, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Gastroparesis
- Trial name
- NCT04028492
- Testing
- Tradipitant, Open Label Tradipitant
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 979 people
- Sponsor
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Short Gut Syndrome
Functional Sucrase Deficiency in Short Bowel Syndrome Patients With Intestinal Failure
Short gut syndrome with intestinal failure patients may have decreased production of disaccharidases, like sucrase, an enzyme responsible for digesting sugar in foods.
- Trial name
- NCT04604275
- Testing
- Sucrase
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cystic Fibrosis
A Phase 3 Study of VX-121 Combination Therapy in Participants With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Heterozygous for F508del and a Minimal Function Mutation (F/MF)
The purpose of this study evaluates the efficacy and safety of VX-121/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor (VX-121/TEZ/D-IVA) in CF participants who were heterozygous for F508del and a minimal function mutation (F/MF participants).
- Trial name
- NCT05033080
- Testing
- VX-121/TEZ/D-IVA, ELX/TEZ/IVA, IVA
- Where
- 139 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 435 people
- Sponsor
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Irritable Colon
Sb-705498 Rectal Pain Study
SB-705498 has demonstrated efficacy in several preclinical and human experimental pain models. This study will investigate the efficacy of SB-705498 in patients with rectal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00461682
- Testing
- SB-705498
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Milnacipran (Savella) in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Purpose: The investigators are proposing to examine the use of Savella® (Milnacipran) for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. Participants: Eligible participants will meet the Rome III diagnostic criteria for IBS.
- Trial name
- NCT01471379
- Testing
- Milnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Spencer Dorn, MD, MPH
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Safety and Efficacy of Oral AGN 203818 for the Relief of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pain
This study will explore the safety and effectiveness of different doses of AGN 203818 in relieving Irritable Bowel Syndrome pain. The study is being conducted in 2 parts.
- Trial name
- NCT00441766
- Testing
- AGN 203818
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Defining Adolescent Nausea Through Brain Imaging and Neurostimulation Response
This study evaluates the efficacy of auricular neurostimulation via an non-invasive percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulator (PENFS) in adolescents with functional nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT03675321
- Testing
- Active Auricular Neurostimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Assessment of Liver Cancer Response to TACE Using MultiHance-Enhanced MRI.
This research is being done to find out if using the contrast agent MultiHance can be used to show how a liver tumor responds to the chemotherapy given during Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE).
- Trial name
- TACE (NCT00539253)
- Testing
- gadobenate dimeglumine (MultiHance)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Gastroparesis, Dyspepsia
Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol for Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia
Researchers are looking at the effects of a cannabidiol medication on stomach function in people with gastroparesis (a paralyzed stomach) and people with dyspepsia (an upset stomach caused by improper functioning of the stomach's…
- Trial name
- NCT03941288
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic Neoplasm
Determine Function of Antroquinonol in Combination With SOC in First Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Antroquinonol is proposed for the treatment of neoplasms. The proposed clinical trial is a Phase I/II study designed to evaluate antroquinonol in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine in first line treatment naïve…
- Trial name
- NCT03310632
- Testing
- Antroquinonol
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Golden Biotechnology Corporation
Liver Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms
Safety, Efficacy, and Dosing of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Hepato-cellular Carc/Colo-rectal Liver Metastases
The purpose of this study is to determine a tolerable dose of radiation delivered by the CyberKnife system in two groups of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Conditions
- Liver Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Metastatic Cancer to Liver
- Trial name
- NCT01528878
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery using the CyberKnife System.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
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
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele
Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele.
- Conditions
- Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele, Intussusception, SNS
- Trial name
- STARR (NCT00673400)
- Testing
- Stapled transanal rectum resection
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Intestinal Disease
Neuromuscular Blockade Comparison for GI-2 Recovery After Bowel Resection
The purpose of this research study is to see the outcome of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine with Glycopyrrolate in colorectal surgery as it relates to its effects on post-surgical time (in hours) to first bowel movement and…
- Trial name
- NCT06112353
- Testing
- Neostigmine Injectable Solution, Sugammadex injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Semaglutide-Induced Gastric Motility, Gastroparesis
Body Surface Gastric Mapping in Patients on Semaglutide
Glucagon-like receptor-1 agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as Semaglutide (Ozempic), are a class of drugs used for glycemic control in diabetes, and for weight loss and management in obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT06401746
- Testing
- Gastric Alimetry
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Western Sydney
Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Effect of Ranolazine on Gastrointestinal Motor Function and Pain in Patients With IBS-D
Will Ranolazine improve bowel function and abdominal pain in human subjects with IBS-D?
- Trial name
- Ranolazine (NCT02239926)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hepatic Insufficiency, Renal Insufficiency
Study of Copanlisib in Hepatic or Renal Impairment
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of copanlisib in subjects with impaired hepatic or renal function in comparison to healthy subjects
- Trial name
- NCT03172884
- Testing
- Copanlisib (ALIQOPA, BAY80-6946)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Romania
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer