Antibiotics for gas incontinence? small trial shows promise

NCT ID NCT01275560

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether treating an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine (SIBO) with antibiotics could help people who have trouble controlling gas. Sixteen adults with gas incontinence for over 3 months took part. The goal was to see if antibiotics could reduce the number of gas leaks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Encopresis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physiology Unit, Hopital Charles Nicolle, 1 rue de Germont

    Rouen, 76031, France