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Glutamine for the Treatment of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NCT01414244 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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 acid in the body and the principal fuel for enterocytes, in patients who developed diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome with increased intestinal permeability following an enteric infection.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Glutamine
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- Tulane University School of Medicine — New Orleans
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 106 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12-30 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01414244
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01414244 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 106 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tulane University, which has 89 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Glutamine is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01414244 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Louisiana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01414244 about?
NCT01414244 is a clinical study titled "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 acid in the body and the principal fuel for enterocytes, in patients who ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01414244?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 106 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2015-12-30.
What conditions does trial NCT01414244 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01414244?
The interventions under investigation include: Glutamine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01414244?
This trial is sponsored by Tulane University, which has 89 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01414244 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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