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NCT02011542 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Probiotic (VSL #3) for Gulf War Illness
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Utah.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 29
- Enrollment target
NCT02011542: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Utah.
NCT02011542 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02011542, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Utah.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 29 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
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 with IBS. All of these symptoms are part of the Gulf War (GW) illness.
Primary Outcome
Efficacy of VSL #3 in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) related symptoms in Gulf War illness is measured using BSS at 2, 4, 6, 8 wks
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG VSL#3
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 29 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Why NCT02011542 stopped before completion
NCT02011542 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 29 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT02011542 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02011542 about?
NCT02011542 is a clinical study titled "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 with IBS. All of these symptoms are part of the Gulf War (GW) illness.
What is the current status of trial NCT02011542?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2013-09. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02011542?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), VSL#3 (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02011542?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02011542's enrollment target sits among peer trials
29 1669th of 2000 higher than 324 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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