New blood marker could speed up diagnosis of deadly gut condition

NCT ID NCT03671928

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a substance called glicentin in the blood can help diagnose intestinal ischemia, a condition where blood flow to the gut is blocked. Researchers measured glicentin levels in 54 people with suspected ischemia and compared them to a control group. The goal is to find a better, faster way to diagnose this serious condition, which currently has poor diagnostic tools.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new blood test to diagnose intestinal ischemia faster and more accurately, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The results may not be strong enough to create a reliable test, and the findings need confirmation in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic bowel disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Nice Hospital

    Nice, 06000, France