Pilot study tests drug for mysterious chronic diarrhea

NCT ID NCT03898856

Summary

This study tested whether the drug crofelemer could help reduce diarrhea symptoms in adults with unexplained chronic diarrhea. Researchers also looked at which standard medical tests were most useful for finding a treatable cause of the diarrhea. The goal was to ease symptoms and improve patients' quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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