Dysentery
MONDO:0001517Acute inflammation of the intestine associated with infectious diarrhea of various etiologies, generally acquired by eating contaminated food containing toxins, biological derived from bacteria or other microorganisms. Dysentery is characterized initially by watery feces then by bloody mucoid stools. It is often associated with abdominal pain; fever; and dehydration.
Also known as: diarrheal disease, infectious, dysenteric diarrhea, dysenteric diarrhoea, infectious diarrhea, infectious diarrheal disease, infectious diarrheal diseases, infectious diarrhoea, infective diarrhea
34 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a drinkable vaccine stop Shigella's grip?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis trial tests an experimental oral vaccine, WRSs2, designed to protect against Shigella sonnei, a common cause of severe diarrhea. Healthy adults aged 18-49 receive either the vaccine or a placebo, then are later exposed to the live bacteria in a controlled setting to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shigella vaccine shows promise for infants in phase 2 trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called Shigella4V2 to protect infants against shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. Researchers gave the vaccine to 110 healthy 9-month-old babies to check its safety and how well it triggers an immune response. The goal is to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to protect infants from deadly diarrhea
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests a new vaccine called Shigella4V, designed to protect against shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. Researchers are giving the vaccine to healthy adults, children, and 9-month-old infants to check its safety and whether it triggers a strong immune response. Dif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New shigella vaccine shows promise in first human trials
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine designed to protect against severe diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria. The vaccine was first given to adults in Europe, then to adults, children, and infants in Africa. Researchers checked for side effects and measured immune responses to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New oral vaccine aims to tackle two Diarrhea-Causing bugs at once
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new oral vaccine designed to protect against two bacteria that cause severe diarrhea: Shigella and ETEC. Fifty-three healthy adults received the vaccine to check for side effects and to see if it triggers an immune response. The goal is to develop …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop deadly infant diarrhea
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new Shigella vaccine in 200 healthy African infants to see if it can prevent severe diarrhea. The vaccine was given in two doses, and researchers measured immune responses and safety. The trial is now complete, and results will show whether this approach is pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo vaccine targets deadly diarrhea in kids
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested a new vaccine called ShigETEC in healthy adults and children in Bangladesh. The vaccine aims to protect against two bacteria that cause severe diarrhea: Shigella and ETEC. Researchers gave three doses of the vaccine or a placebo to 196 participants to check if i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eveliqure Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a simple tablet stop Travelers' diarrhea before it starts?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a daily dose of Travelan (IMM-124E) tablets could prevent moderate-to-severe diarrhea in healthy adults deliberately infected with ETEC bacteria, a common cause of travelers' diarrhea. Sixty-three volunteers took either Travelan or a placebo for 7 days. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immuron Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Probiotic cocktail cuts diarrhea duration in young kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mix of two probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Limosilactobacillus reuteri) could shorten diarrhea in children aged 1 to 6 with acute infectious diarrhea. 145 children were randomly assigned to receive the probiotics or a placebo. Researchers mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could postbiotics soothe diarrhea? small trial tests new supplement
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed pilot trial tested two postbiotic supplements (ABB S3 and ABB C22) in 100 hospitalized patients with diarrhea or gut symptoms from tube feeding. The goal was to see if these nutritional supplements could ease symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and improve stool cons…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AB Biotek • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could knowing the germs behind summer diarrhea in kids lead to better prevention?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to find out which germs cause summer diarrhea in children who visit the emergency room. Researchers will collect stool samples from children aged 0 to 16 and test them for viruses, bacteria, and parasites. The goal is to better understand the causes of these infec…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hidden patient reveal why cheap diarrhea treatment is underused?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial investigates why many children with diarrhea do not receive oral rehydration salts (ORS), a simple and inexpensive treatment that can prevent most diarrhea-related deaths. Researchers will send anonymous standardized patients to private healthcare providers, posing as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app could boost emergency care in remote uganda
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a mobile app called OASES that guides nurses and clinical officers in rural Uganda through emergency care steps for severe diarrhea, breathing problems, and seizures. About 15 clinicians used the app during simulated patient scenarios to see if it helped them fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC