Chronic intestinal failure
MONDO:0017418Chronic intestinal failure (CIF) is a chronic type of intestinal failure characterized by a nonfunctioning small bowel (that may be reversible or irreversal) where the body is unable to maintain energy and nutritional needs through absorption of food or nutrients via the intestinal tract (despite being metabolically stable) and which therefore necessitates long-term parenteral feeding. CIF may be the result of congenital digestive diseases (such as gastroschisis, atresia of small intestine), short bowel syndrome, intra-abdominal or pelvic cancer, or progressive and devastating gastrointestinal or systemic benign diseases (such as Crohn disease).
Also known as: CIF
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New injection aims to fix choline deficiency in intestinal failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injectable form of choline, a nutrient often missing in people with intestinal failure who rely on IV nutrition. The goal is to see if it can safely raise choline levels and reduce liver injury. About 129 adolescents and adults will receive either a low or hig…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Protara Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock may cut blockages in kids on long-term nutrition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a 4% tetrasodium EDTA solution is better than the standard heparin lock at preventing central line blockages in children with intestinal failure who need long-term nutrition through a vein. About 124 children from multiple hospitals will take part. The goal is…
Sponsor: SterileCare Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can donor stem cells help intestinal transplant patients ditch heavy meds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving intestinal transplant patients stem cells from their organ donor can safely allow them to take less immunosuppression medication. The goal is to reduce the high risk of infections and cancers caused by these drugs. Six participants…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Belly wall transplants: a new frontier in organ transplants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if transplanting a piece of abdominal wall (the muscle and tissue covering the belly) can safely repair large defects, like hernias or injuries. It can be done alone or with another organ transplant, like a kidney or liver. Only 5 adults aged 18-65 are being enro…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot hidden heart and lung problems in children
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is developing an AI-powered device that listens to children's heart, breath, and bowel sounds to identify signs of common diseases like congenital heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and abdominal issues. It will involve 30,000 children aged 0-18, some with these conditio…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden sugar damage in patients on IV nutrition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 50 adults and children who are starting long-term parenteral nutrition (IV nutrition) to measure the buildup of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in their skin. AGEs are harmful compounds that form when sugar binds with proteins, and they…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Measuring hidden energy needs: a clue to better nutrition for gut failure patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how many calories people burn at rest, comparing healthy adults to those with intestinal failure (a condition where the gut cannot absorb enough nutrients). Researchers will also look at body composition and inflammation markers. The goal is to find out if ene…
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids off IV nutrition: are they thriving?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 120 children with intestinal failure who have stopped receiving nutrition through an IV (parenteral nutrition) for at least a year. Researchers want to see if these children grow up healthy by checking for poor growth, vitamin shortages, weak bones, unusual bod…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Body clock hack: could shifting nighttime feeding to daytime boost health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 20 people who receive nutrition through a tube at home (parenteral nutrition) at night. Researchers want to see if switching to daytime feeding or adding a small dose of melatonin can fix disrupted body clocks, improve sleep, and boost quality of life for both…
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Protein puzzle: tailoring nutrition for gut failure patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much protein people with chronic intestinal failure need when they receive nutrition through a vein at home. The goal is to better understand their protein use and improve personalized nutrition mixtures. Researchers will also study gut bacteria and fatty …
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI assistant helps NICU doctors feed tiniest patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors order total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Premature babies often cannot eat by mouth and need nutrition delivered through an IV. The AI suggests TPN …
Sponsor: Takeoff41, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC