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
72 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New shigella vaccine shows promise in human trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a new vaccine called Shigella4V2 to see if it can protect people from shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. About 120 healthy adults will receive either the vaccine or a placebo and then be exposed to the bacteria in a controlled setting. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop deadly diarrhea in thousands of children
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a two-dose vaccine designed to prevent diarrhea from two common types of Shigella bacteria in 8,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years in Bangladesh. Half the children get the vaccine, half get a placebo, and researchers track who gets sick over time. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Zhifei Lvzhu Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hospital at home: new study tests home care for infections
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special team of doctors and nurses can treat adults with suspected infections at home, instead of sending them to the hospital. About 500 people will be randomly assigned to either standard hospital care or home-based care from a mobile response team…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Robot trainer aims to keep seniors on their feet during hospital stays
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether robot-assisted leg exercises can prevent older patients from losing strength and independence during a hospital stay. 488 patients aged 65 and older will either receive robot-guided training or standard care. The goal is to see if the robot helps them wal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Can a probiotic stop bloody diarrhea in kids faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii can help children aged 3 months to 5 years recover faster from bloody diarrhea. About 140 children will receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers will track how long the bloody diarrhea lasts and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Fundación Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI predicts hospital stays, but study never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a computer could learn to predict how long a patient would stay in a home hospital program. Researchers planned to use data from past patients to train the computer. However, the study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are a…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC