Hirschsprung disease
MONDO:0018309Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a congenital intestinal motility disorder that is characterized by signs of intestinal obstruction due to the presence of an aganglionic segment of variable extent in the terminal part of the colon.
Also known as: HSCR, Hirschsprung disease, Hirschsprung disease susceptibility, Hirschsprung's disease, aganglionic megacolon, congenital intestinal aganglionosis, congenital megacolon, pelvirectal achalasia
31 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 29 tagged with Hirschsprung disease itself.
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Could a simple antibiotic dose before surgery prevent infections in children?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving oral antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery reduces complications like infections and bowel leaks in children. About 74 children scheduled for procedures such as colostomy closure or pull-through for conditions like Hirschsprung dise…
Sponsor: Muhammad Zubair Shoukat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast milk may speed up feeding in newborns with gut defects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether feeding babies with congenital gastrointestinal issues (like gastroschisis or Hirschsprung disease) only human milk helps them reach full feeds faster than standard care, which may include formula. Researchers will also look at gut bacteria and infection …
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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No x-rays needed: new light-based test may spot bowel slowdowns in kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to measure how fast food moves through the gut in children with chronic constipation or other bowel emptying disorders. Instead of X-rays, it uses a special light-based imaging technique (MSOT) combined with a safe dye (ICG) and MRI scans. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dr. med. Sonja Diez • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a pacemaker for the gut help kids with bathroom troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a treatment called sacral neuromodulation, which uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate nerves that control the bowel and bladder. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms like severe constipation, stomach pain, and loss of bowel control in children ag…
Sponsor: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a global patient registry unlock the secrets of a rare breathing disorder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are building an international registry to collect health information from people with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), a rare condition that affects breathing control. The study asks patients with a confirmed PHOX2B gene mutation to fill out surveys…
Sponsor: Ilya Khaytin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test flag hidden heart risks after stenting?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 1,400 people with coronary heart disease who undergo a stent procedure, called PCI, to open blocked arteries. Even with standard treatment, these patients still face a risk of major heart events. Researchers will measure levels of a protein called hsCRP, …
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for rare gut condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genes responsible for Hirschsprung disease, a condition where nerve cells are missing from parts of the intestine. Researchers will collect DNA samples from 3,000 people with the disease and their close family members. By analyzing common and rare gene…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC