Digestive system disorder
MONDO:0004335A disease or disorder that involves the digestive system.
Also known as: digestive disease, digestive system disease, digestive system disease or disorder, digestive system disorder, disease of digestive system, disease or disorder of digestive system, disorder of digestive system, gastroenterological system disease
16300 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 168 tagged with Digestive system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Digestive system disorder
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Digestive system cancer 267 trials · 7,054 incl. sub-types
15 sub-types
- Digestive system carcinoma 25 trials · 4,876 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal cancer 25 trials · 2,786 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver cancer 254 trials · 1,700 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant pancreatic neoplasm 899 trials · 1,444 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric cancer 724 trials · 1,034 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal cancer 408 trials · 787 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharynx cancer 10 trials · 495 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral cavity cancer 42 trials · 288 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastroesophageal cancer 157 trials
- Gallbladder cancer 73 trials · 106 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastrointestinal lymphoma 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Jaw cancer 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Digestive system melanoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spleen cancer 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pancreas disorder 44 trials · 5,580 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Endocrine pancreas disorder 1 trial · 3,923 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neoplasm 926 trials · 1,573 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatitis 120 trials · 203 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency 29 trials Sub-types →
- Recurrent acute pancreatitis 19 trials
- Accessory pancreas 0 trials
- Acinar cystic transformation of the pancreas 0 trials
- Annular pancreas 0 trials
- Congenital pancreatic cyst 0 trials
- Follicular cholangitis and pancreatitis 0 trials
- Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas 0 trials
- Pancreatic mucinous ductal ectasia 0 trials
- Pancreatic steatorrhea 0 trials
- Pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase deficiency 0 trials Sub-types →
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Intestinal disorder 70 trials · 5,432 incl. sub-types
58 sub-types
- Large intestine disorder 2 trials · 3,811 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal neoplasm 4 trials · 3,074 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inflammatory bowel disease 429 trials · 1,079 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastroenteritis 20 trials · 837 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine disorder 7 trials · 385 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Irritable bowel syndrome 221 trials
- Bowel dysfunction 11 trials · 210 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Glucose-galactose malabsorption 2 trials · 151 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malabsorption syndrome 13 trials · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal obstruction 44 trials · 91 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease 9 trials · 73 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal fistula 6 trials · 63 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Necrotizing enterocolitis 51 trials Sub-types →
- Intestinal motility disease 10 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Short bowel syndrome 39 trials Sub-types →
- Diverticulitis 28 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic intestinal failure 24 trials
- Neurogenic bowel 22 trials
- Postgastrectomy syndrome 2 trials · 20 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis 16 trials Sub-types →
- Parasitic intestinal disorder 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ischemic bowel disorder 8 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Endometriosis of intestine 9 trials
- Intestinal perforation 9 trials Sub-types →
- Intestinal polyp 8 trials
- Protein-losing enteropathy 7 trials
- Intestinal atresia 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic intestinal vascular insufficiency 4 trials
- Refractory celiac disease 4 trials
- Volvulus of midgut 4 trials Sub-types →
- Abetalipoproteinemia 2 trials
- Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis 2 trials
- Angiodysplasia of intestine 1 trial
- Chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1 gene 1 trial
- Cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis 1 trial
- Steatorrhea 1 trial Sub-types →
- 4-hydroxyphenylacetic aciduria 0 trials
- Aeromonas hydrophila intestinal disease 0 trials
- NK-cell enteropathy 0 trials
- Satoyoshi syndrome 0 trials
- Whipple disease 0 trials
- Aplasia cutis congenita-intestinal lymphangiectasia syndrome 0 trials
- Chronic atrial and intestinal dysrhythmia 0 trials
- Chronic diarrhea with villous atrophy 0 trials
- Collagenous sprue 0 trials
- Congenital diarrhea 7 with exudative enteropathy 0 trials
- Congenital enterocyte heparan sulfate deficiency 0 trials
- Cytosolic phospholipase-A2 alpha deficiency associated bleeding disorder 0 trials
- Intestinal dysmotility syndrome 0 trials
- Intestinal lymphangiectasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Intractable diarrhea-choanal atresia-eye anomalies syndrome 0 trials
- Isolated mesenteric vein thrombosis 0 trials
- Malakoplakia 0 trials
- Mucocele of appendix 0 trials
- Primary desmosis coli 0 trials
- Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome 0 trials
- Trichohepatoenteric syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Visceral leiomyopathy, African degenerative 0 trials
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Hepatobiliary disorder 10 trials · 3,893 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Liver disorder 323 trials · 3,604 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatobiliary neoplasm 26 trials · 1,772 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Biliary tract disorder 22 trials · 1,001 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gallbladder disorder 26 trials · 219 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Stomach disorder 4 trials · 1,623 incl. sub-types
19 sub-types
- Gastric neoplasm 685 trials · 1,101 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease 217 trials Sub-types →
- Functional gastric disease 47 trials · 213 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastritis 21 trials · 50 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hiatus hernia 49 trials Sub-types →
- Pyloric stenosis 15 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric intestinal metaplasia 18 trials
- Gastric ulcer 13 trials Sub-types →
- Stomach polyp 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric dilatation 3 trials
- Achlorhydria 1 trial
- Pylorospasm 1 trial
- Dieulafoy lesion 0 trials
- Angiodysplasia of stomach 0 trials
- Cascade stomach 0 trials
- Gastric duplication 0 trials
- Non-hypoproteinemic hypertrophic gastropathy 0 trials
- Pyloric duplication 0 trials
- Stomach diverticulosis 0 trials
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Upper digestive tract disorder 6 trials · 1,226 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Esophageal disorder 20 trials · 1,221 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Internal hirudiniasis 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of gastrointestinal tract 0 trials · 936 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus 815 trials · 816 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Celiac disease 79 trials Sub-types →
- Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune enteropathy 2 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune gastritis 3 trials
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis 0 trials
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Digestive system infectious disorder 4 trials · 605 incl. sub-types
22 sub-types
- Viral hepatitis 12 trials · 443 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infectious colitis 0 trials · 69 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal infectious disease 3 trials · 49 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth 18 trials
- Parasitic intestinal disorder 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver abscess (disease) 4 trials
- Campylobacteriosis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Bacterial gastritis 2 trials
- Gastrointestinal tuberculosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Aeromonas hydrophila intestinal disease 0 trials
- Salmonella gastroenteritis 0 trials
- Whipple disease 0 trials
- Anal verrucous carcinoma 0 trials
- Bacterial esophagitis 0 trials
- Colorectal Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fungal esophagitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fungal gastritis 0 trials
- Internal hirudiniasis 0 trials
- Oropharyngeal anthrax 0 trials
- Polycystic echinococcosis 0 trials
- Viral esophagitis 0 trials
- Viral gastritis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Neoplasm of oropharynx 3 trials · 279 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Oropharynx cancer 149 trials · 279 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of oropharynx 0 trials
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Digestive system neuroendocrine neoplasm 52 trials · 167 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Digestive system neuroendocrine tumor, grade 1/2 66 trials · 145 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal neuroendocrine neoplasm 7 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric neuroendocrine neoplasm 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Gallbladder neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Salivary gland small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Diarrheal disease 80 trials · 117 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Acute diarrhea 10 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inflammatory diarrhea 0 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic diarrheal disease 10 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital diarrhea 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Secretory diarrhea 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Diarrheal disease secondary to altered bowel motility 0 trials Sub-types →
- Non-infectious diarrheal disease 0 trials Sub-types →
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Peptic ulcer disease 26 trials · 67 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Peptic esophagitis 24 trials
- Gastric ulcer 13 trials Sub-types →
- Duodenal ulcer 7 trials
- Gastrojejunal ulcer 6 trials
- Active peptic ulcer disease 3 trials
- Peptic ulcer perforation 3 trials
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Gastrointestinal mucositis 3 trials · 52 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Intestinal infectious disease 3 trials · 49 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inflammatory diarrhea 0 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Benign digestive system neoplasm 0 trials · 41 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Pleomorphic adenoma 12 trials
- Hepatobiliary benign neoplasm 2 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pancreas 7 trials Sub-types →
- Intestinal benign neoplasm 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus 3 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of stomach 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatocellular adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gallbladder 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of oropharynx 0 trials
- Bile duct papillary neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Juvenile polyposis syndrome 5 trials
3 sub-types
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Gastrointestinal polyp 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Gastrointestinal hamartoma 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal polyp 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cronkhite-Canada syndrome 1 trial
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Hyperplastic polyposis syndrome 1 trial
2 sub-types
- Colon serrated polyposis 1 trial
- Sessile serrated polyposis cancer syndrome 0 trials
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Meckel diverticulum 0 trials
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Caudal duplication 0 trials
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Common mesentery 0 trials
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Congenital peritoneal encapsulation 0 trials
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Digestive duplication 0 trials
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Diverticulosis, small-intestinal 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a new drug outperform standard care for a rare liver disease in teens?
Disease control CancelledThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called HTD1801 can improve liver health in adolescents with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare disease that damages the bile ducts. Participants will receive either HTD1801 or the standard treatment, ursodeoxych…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for managing short bowel syndrome Long-Term
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called glepaglutide in adults with short bowel syndrome (SBS), a condition where the body can't absorb enough nutrients from food. Participants who were already in earlier trials can continue treatment for up to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zealand Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection fix bowel leakage after childbirth? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a single injection of muscle cells (iltamiocel) into the anal sphincter to reduce accidental bowel leakage in women who have had a childbirth injury. About 200 women will receive either the cell injection or a placebo. The study measures how often leakage…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cook MyoSite • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough stomach cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis first-in-human study tests an experimental oral drug called IDRX-42 in 278 adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDRX, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GSK, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy combo replace harsh chemo for head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) with radiation therapy can effectively treat intermediate-risk head and neck cancer after surgery, while causing fewer serious side effects than the standard cisplatin-based chemo-radiation. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab), given alone or with chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic form of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that has spread and hasn…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New supplement aims to fight malnutrition in cancer patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a special drink made with easily digested protein and MCT oil can help improve malnutrition in cancer patients who are having radiotherapy. The study will follow 132 adults with head and neck, lung, rectal, or esophageal cancer for 12 weeks. Researcher…
Sponsor: Outcomes'10 • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Last-Resort treatment opens for rare swallowing disorder
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This program offers APT-1011, a fluticasone tablet that dissolves in the mouth, to patients aged 12 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis who cannot join other studies or have not responded to available treatments. The goal is to provide access until the drug is commercially av…
Sponsor: Ellodi Pharmaceuticals, LP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a diet tame Crohn's Flare-Ups? new trial investigates
Disease control PausedThis study tests two diet plans for adults with active Crohn's disease. One group follows the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) with a liquid meal replacement, while the other adds dairy back early. The goal is to see if these diets can reduce symptoms and inflammation. The t…
Sponsor: Evangelismos Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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AI listens to Patients' words to spot hidden gut disorders
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study uses natural language processing, a type of artificial intelligence, to analyze how patients describe their stomach and gut symptoms. Researchers hope to find patterns that help diagnose functional gastrointestinal disorders more accurately. The study will enroll 700 a…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Protein powder showdown: beef takes on whey in gut health battle
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a doctor-formulated beef protein powder to standard whey protein to see which is more digestible. One hundred adults will track their gut symptoms like constipation, belly pain, and bloating over 30 days. After that, everyone switches to the beef protein to se…
Sponsor: Efforia, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gut feeling: new probiotic trial aims to soothe stomach troubles
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a probiotic supplement called Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum ED02 in 35 adults to see if it safely improves gut health. Participants take either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers track side effects and changes in digestive symptoms. The …
Sponsor: Synbiotic Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a daily probiotic ease your bloating and gas?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic supplement called iVS-1, containing Bifidobacterium adolescentis, can reduce moderate to severe digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, and belly pain. About 92 adults will take either the probiotic or a placebo for 6 weeks and report their sym…
Sponsor: Synbiotic Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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One bite of gluten: scientists track the immune alarm in celiac disease
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at Boston Children's Hospital are studying how the immune system reacts after a single oral dose of gluten powder. The study includes people with celiac disease and healthy controls, all of whom follow a gluten-free diet before the test. By measuring blood levels of i…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 patients join new GI registry to uncover hidden causes of stomach troubles
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is creating a registry of 500 adults with functional GI disorders like IBS and chronic constipation. Researchers will collect medical data, diet and lifestyle questionnaires, and biological samples to explore genetic, microbial, and environmental factors. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parenting program aims to boost health in latino kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests if a special parenting program (Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-Up) can help low-income Latino children have fewer common illnesses, better sleep, and healthier weight. About 260 mothers and their 9-month-old babies will take part. The program focuses on strengthe…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Meal delivery study tracks gut bugs in real time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 65 adults over time to see how their diet, including meals provided by a commercial service, changes the bacteria in their gut. Participants use a food diary and provide samples so researchers can track which microbes increase or decrease after eating certain f…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska Lincoln • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test could spot returning colon cancer months before scans
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA can detect colorectal cancer coming back earlier than standard CT scans. About 359 people who had surgery for stage II or III colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the blood test plus frequent P…
Sponsor: Claus Lindbjerg Andersen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New tool aims to help family doctors spot IBS without unnecessary specialist visits
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study aimed to see if a new care pathway could help family doctors better diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and decide when a specialist is needed. The study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. It was designed for general …
Sponsor: Michael Stewart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into immune mysteries of gut diseases to personalize care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to better understand what causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and other gut problems by analyzing blood and tissue samples from 1,000 patients. Researchers will use advanced lab techniques to track immune system changes over …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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500,000 patients join massive gut disease study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study is following up to 500,000 adults with chronic gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and eosinophilic GI disease. Researchers will collect data from electronic health records and patient reports to understand how these condit…
Sponsor: Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to cut medical errors during hospital transfers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new digital platform that helps doctors and nurses share important patient information when a person is moved from one hospital to another. About 1,000 adults being transferred to a major hospital will take part. The goal is to see if better information sharing…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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500 obese adults donate samples to unlock secrets of weight loss
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 500 obese adults to help researchers understand why people gain weight, lose weight, or regain weight after treatment. Participants must be over 18 with a BMI of 30 or higher. The samples will be stored for up to 10 years …
Sponsor: Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New camera aims to spot stomach and bowel diseases without a biopsy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing a new optical imaging device that takes pictures of tissue samples from the stomach and colon during routine endoscopy. The goal is to see if the device can detect signs of disease without needing to remove tissue for a traditional biopsy. Researchers will c…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New biopsy tool could unlock secrets of childhood gut disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new, less invasive biopsy tool (cryobiopsy) to see if it can collect good tissue samples from the gut. It involves 30 adults already scheduled for a standard endoscopy. The goal is to develop a way to study a gut condition called environmental enteric dysfuncti…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can nurse training ease the burden on cancer caregivers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a training program called PACT that teaches nurses how to better support families of patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer. About 84 nurses and family caregivers at Memorial Sloan Kettering will take part. The goal is to see if the training helps nurses …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:10 UTC
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Beach fun or beach bug? 5,000 canadians tracked for water illness risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5,000 Canadian beachgoers to see how different levels of water contact—from wading to swallowing water—affect their risk of getting sick. Researchers will track stomach bugs, respiratory infections, and skin or ear problems in the week after a beach visit. The …
Sponsor: Toronto Metropolitan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Beach danger? new study tracks illness from toxic algae
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 people who visit freshwater beaches in Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia to see if contact with water containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) leads to stomach bugs, respiratory issues, or skin/eye infections. Researchers will also track illness in pe…
Sponsor: Toronto Metropolitan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:54 UTC