New drug could cut IV nutrition needs for short bowel patients

NCT ID NCT06973304

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

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests a drug called teduglutide in 13 Chinese adults with short bowel syndrome who rely on IV nutrition. Participants get a daily injection for 24 weeks to see if it reduces their need for IV support. The study also checks safety and how the body processes the drug.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

teduglutide (a drug that helps the intestines absorb more nutrients)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help people with short bowel syndrome reduce their dependence on intravenous nutrition, improving daily life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug may not work as hoped, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

short bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210016, China

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    Contact

  • Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Changping, Beijing Municipality, 102218, China

    Contact

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  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Dongcheng, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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    Contact

  • Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University

    COMPLETED

    Siming, Xiamen, 361004, China