Could a bile acid pill ease ulcerative colitis? early trial hints at promise
NCT ID NCT04114292
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This early-phase study tested whether a bile acid supplement called TUDCA is safe and can reduce stress in gut cells of people with active ulcerative colitis. Fourteen adults with mild to moderate disease took TUDCA for 6 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cell stress markers from colon biopsies and monitored for side effects. The goal was to see if TUDCA might help control the disease, but more research is needed.
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Locations
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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