Clinical trials: Intestinal Dysfunction
Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
Stimulation for Bowel Emptying
The investigators are testing the effect of electrical stimulation of the rectum on colonic motility. Most individuals with spinal cord injury develop neurogenic bowel dysfunction, which includes slowed colonic motility, which…
- Trial name
- NCT06078176
- Testing
- Electrical Rectal Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children
Early Life Malnutrition, Environmental Enteric Dysfunction and Microbiome Trajectories
Malnutrition in women of reproductive age remains a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Malnutrition during pregnancy affects foetal growth with a tendency of the exposed infants to also develop it.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children, Malnutrition (Calorie), Environmental Enteric Dysfunction
- Trial name
- UZBCS-2 (NCT07195006)
- Testing
- Malnutrition in pregnancy as exposure, Poor WASH living conditions as exposure
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
HIV, Non-HIV
Effects of Vagal Dysfunction on Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Pathways in HIV
The study team's prior research has shown that dysfunction of a specific nerve, called the vagus nerve, is associated with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and that SIBO is associated with signs of inflammation in…
- Conditions
- HIV, Non-HIV, Vagus Nerve Dysfunction
- Trial name
- EVA (NCT04353778)
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine, non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Cardiovascular Diseases, Endotoxemia
Cardiometabolic Benefits of Potatoes Mediated Along the Gut-Vessel Axis in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome
This study is focused on assessing potential health benefits of daily consumption of potatoes, specifically its resistant starch content (i.e.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Endotoxemia, Endothelial Dysfunction, Postprandial Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT03624569
- Testing
- Bagel, Potato
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), Rectal Neoplasm Malignant
Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Fecal Continence in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Rectal Neoplasia
Rectal neoplasia is one of the most prevalent cancers in Spain, and the treatment of choice is total mesorectal excision (TME), as it has demonstrated significant oncological improvements.
- Conditions
- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), Rectal Neoplasm Malignant, Quality of Life (QOL), Fecal Incontinence (FI)
- Trial name
- NCT07632196
- Testing
- Posterior tibial nerve stimulation intervention group, Control group
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neurogenic Bladder
Below the Belt: Non-invasive Neuromodulation to Treat Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury
Recent findings have demonstrated that electrical stimulation to the spinal cord (i.e. implanted electrodes) can significantly recover bladder, bowel, and sexual function after injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Neurogenic Bladder, Neurogenic Bowel, Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT04604951
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Urologic Injuries
Bowel Dysfunction and HoLEP Outcomes
The objective of this prospective study is to examine the correlation and effects of bowel dysfunction on outcomes for patients undergoing holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP) for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary…
- Trial name
- NCT06688500
- Testing
- Bowel function post Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital
Effects of Hippotherapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement and posture due to non-progressive disturbances in the developing brain.
- Trial name
- NCT07739680
- Testing
- Hippotherapy Program, Special Education Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disease
Safety and Efficacy of Tofacitinib for Chronic Granulomatous Disease With Inflammatory Complications
Background: Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a disease of the immune system, which is how the body fights germs. People with CGD get infections easily and have other health problems.
- Conditions
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disease, Inflammatory Skin Disease, Inflammatory Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05104723
- Testing
- XELJANZ (tofacitinib)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cognitive Dysfunction, Overweight and Obesity
Cognitive Effects of Hesperidin in Overweight/Obese Older Adults
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was designed to test whether two doses of hesperidin (a natural flavonoid from citrus fruits) improve cognitive function in overweight and obese older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07750223
- Testing
- Hesperidin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Min Hou
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Clostridium and Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis Pathophysiology : Clinical and Molecular Approaches
The clinical study involves a French network of 20 neonatology centres created as part of the EPIFLORE project. Investigators propose including all premature babies with confirmed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis (Bell…
- Trial name
- CLOSNEC (NCT02444624)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1
Baby Detect : Genomic Newborn Screening
Newborn screening (NBS) is a global initiative of systematic testing at birth to identify babies with pre-defined severe but treatable conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Familial Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia 1, Phosphoglucomutase 1 Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Trial name
- BabyDetect (NCT05687474)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 6,824 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Constipation
Opioid Induced Bowel Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery
In the present study, the primary aim was to evaluate if oxycodone-naloxone combination compared to oxycodone reduced opioid induced constipation in patients with or without chronic opioid treatment undergoing spine surgery.
- Trial name
- oksineukir (NCT02573922)
- Testing
- oxycodone-naloxone, Oxycodone
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Kuopio University Hospital
Acidosis, Oxidative Stress
Effects of Zeolite + Dolomite on Performance and Acidosis
Purpose: This study investigates the effects of dietary zeolite + dolomite on performance, exercise-induced acidosis, oxidative stress, inflammation and intestinal barrier dysfunction in trained people.
- Conditions
- Acidosis, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01831492
- Testing
- zeolite + dolomite, cellulose
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Green Beat
Constipation
Study Evaluating Oral MOA-728 For The Treatment Of OIBD In Subjects With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and dose-response relationship of N-methylnaltrexone bromide (MOA-728) by observing spontaneous bowel movements in subjects with chronic pain, which is not due to…
- Trial name
- NCT00547586
- Testing
- N-methylnaltrexone bromide (MOA-728)
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease
An Observational Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are currently of unknown etiology and incurable.
- Trial name
- NCT06939569
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai East Hospital
Cognition, Fatigue
Cognitive Function and Fatigue in Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Patients After Chemotherapy
This is a prospective, longitudinal cohort study to evaluate fatigue and cognitive function in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) treated with chemotherapy, and in patients with the same malignancy, that do not receive…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Fatigue, Colorectal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00188331
- Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 441 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Multiple Sclerosis, Anorectal Disorders
Effect of Need to Void on Rectal Sensory Function in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis causes demyelinating lesions, which can induce multiple symptoms. Ano-rectal avec urinary disorders are frequent due to specific lesions in inhibitor/activator encephalic centers, or interruption on medullary…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Anorectal Disorders, Bladder Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04057222
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gérard Amarenco
Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Data Collection Study of Patients With Non-Malignant Disorders Undergoing UCBT, BMT or PBSCT With RIC
This is a data collection study that will examine the general diagnostic and treatment data associated with the reduced-intensity chemotherapy-based regimen paired with simple alemtuzumab dosing strata designed to prevented graft…
- Conditions
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD), Hereditary Anemias
- Trial name
- PRO-RIC (NCT04528355)
- Testing
- data collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Paul Szabolcs
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Impact of Live Streaming Exercise on Liver Health in MASLD Pregnant Women
Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a clinical and pathological syndrome characterized primarily by excessive intracellular fat accumulation in the liver, excluding alcohol-related and other…
- Trial name
- NCT06682663
- Testing
- Live Streaming Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University