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NCT00844831 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Effects of Lubiprostone on Small Bowel and Colonic Bacteria: A Correlation Study With Segmental and Whole Gut Transit
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT00844831 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants.
The verdict
NCT00844831, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients with constipation often have bloating and abdominal distension. It is unclear if this is related to intestinal bacteria. Hypothesis: treatment for constipation may reduce small bowel and colon bacteria colonization, a change in the balance of stool microorganisms, and improve the symptoms of dyspepsia and constipation.
Interventions
- DRUG Lubiprostone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-05 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00844831
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00844831 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Louisville, which has 217 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Lubiprostone is the first listed.
NCT00844831 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00844831 about?
NCT00844831 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Lubiprostone on Small Bowel and Colonic Bacteria: A Correlation Study With Segmental and Whole Gut Transit". Patients with constipation often have bloating and abdominal distension. It is unclear if this is related to intestinal bacteria. Hypothesis: treatment for constipation may reduce small bowel and colon bacteria colonization, a change in the balance of stool microorganisms, and improve the symptoms o...
What is the current status of trial NCT00844831?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2009-05. Estimated completion is 2011-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00844831?
The interventions under investigation include: Lubiprostone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00844831?
This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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