Gastroenteritis
MONDO:0002269An inflammatory disorder that affects the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Most commonly, this is attributed to viruses; however bacteria, parasites or adverse reactions can also be the culprit. Symptoms include acute diarrhea and vomiting.
Also known as: inflammation of intestine, intestine inflammation, infectious colitis, enteritis and gastroenteritis
839 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Gastroenteritis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Gastroenteritis
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Colitis 41 trials · 678 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Ulcerative colitis 580 trials Sub-types →
- Infectious colitis 0 trials · 69 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Indeterminate colitis 26 trials
- Proctocolitis 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ileocolitis 5 trials
- Microscopic colitis 3 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chemical colitis 3 trials
- Diversion colitis 2 trials
- Ischemic colitis 0 trials
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Appendicitis 76 trials
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Intestinal infectious disease 3 trials · 49 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Dysentery 12 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cholera 16 trials
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Inflammatory diarrhea 0 trials · 33 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Dysentery 12 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Enteritis 5 trials · 23 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Small bowel Crohn disease 7 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Duodenitis 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Meckel diverticulitis 0 trials
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis 6 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Eosinophilic gastritis 5 trials
- Eosinophilic colitis 2 trials
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Campylobacteriosis 3 trials
1 sub-type
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Intestinal tuberculosis 2 trials
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Salmonella gastroenteritis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Real-world study tracks guselkumab's impact on IBD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will follow 500 people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting guselkumab, a biologic drug. Researchers will measure how many achieve remission and how the treatment affects daily life, including fatigue and work productivity. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: Janssen-Cilag G.m.b.H • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Kids' diarrhea: drug plus fluids tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests how the drug rifaximin (Xifaxan) works in children aged 6 to 11 with acute diarrhea likely caused by bacteria. Half the children get the drug plus oral rehydration therapy, the other half get rehydration alone. Researchers want to see if adding the drug helps dia…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame tough Crohn's cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with active Crohn's disease that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Participants will receive a stem cell transplant followed by a drug called vedolizumab to help keep the disease in remission. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce symp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aaron Etra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden belly infections faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…
Sponsor: True Bearing Diagnostics, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a special drink shorten your Child's stomach bug?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding amino acids to the standard rehydration drink can help children aged 6 months to 5 years recover faster from acute gastroenteritis (stomach flu). About 72 kids with mild to moderate diarrhea will receive either the fortified drink or standard oral …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Paul A Breslin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Lab note could curb antibiotic overuse for common stomach bugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a simple interpretive comment to faecal PCR test reports can reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for bacterial gastroenteritis. Many cases of stomach infection are self-limiting and do not require antibiotics, yet prescribing rates remain hig…
Sponsor: Medical Research Institute of New Zealand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which IV fluid works best for kids with stomach bugs? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common IV fluids given to children aged 6 months to 5 years who are dehydrated from a stomach bug. The goal is to see if one type helps restore normal blood chemistry faster than the other. Doctors choose the fluid as part of normal care, and the research …
Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Do kids need automatic checkups after infection? study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether scheduling automatic follow-up appointments after a child leaves the hospital is better than only seeing a doctor when needed. About 2,674 children hospitalized for pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, or stomach bugs will take part. T…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC