Short bowel syndrome
MONDO:0015183Short bowel syndrome is an intestinal failure due to either a congenital defect, intestinal infarction or extensive surgical resection of the intestinal tract that results in a functional small intestine of less than 200cm in length and is characterized by diarrhea, nutrient malabsoption, bowel dilation and dysmobility.
Also known as: short gut syndrome
38 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New study tracks hidden sugar damage in patients on IV nutrition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Gut bugs may boost bowel healing after short gut surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether certain gut bacteria help the remaining intestine absorb nutrients better after surgery for short bowel syndrome. Researchers will follow 15 adults who are having surgery to reconnect their small intestine and colon. They will measure how well the inte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Timing matters: study seeks best moment to check liver health in short bowel patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how receiving parenteral nutrition (IV feeding) changes the results of a liver stiffness test called FibroScan in people with short bowel syndrome. Researchers will measure liver stiffness before, during, and after the infusion in 20 stable adult patients. The…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC