Malabsorption syndrome
MONDO:0020598A syndrome resulting from the inadequate absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea.
Also known as: malabsorption, malabsorption syndrome
121 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Malabsorption syndrome itself.
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Sub-types of Malabsorption syndrome
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Celiac disease 81 trials
1 sub-type
- Lane Hamilton syndrome 0 trials
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Autoimmune enteropathy 2 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
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Lactose intolerance 9 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Lactose intolerance adult type 2 trials
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Intestinal disaccharidase deficiency 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Blind loop syndrome 1 trial
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Tropical sprue 1 trial
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Hereditary folate malabsorption 0 trials
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Lysine malabsorption syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can Weight-Loss surgery weaken protein digestion in older adults?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are testing whether two types of bariatric surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, reduce how much dietary protein older adults digest. The study compares adults aged 65 and older who had surgery 1 to 10 years ago with younger adults and with people …
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein shake vs. gut trouble: can whey help athletes digest fructose after heat stress?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a multi-ingredient whey supplement can reduce fructose malabsorption in healthy adults after hiking under heat stress. Eight participants will consume fructose and have their breath hydrogen measured as a marker of malabsorption, both before and aft…
Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aging gut study: do older adults digest protein differently?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how aging changes the way the body digests protein and absorbs amino acids. Researchers compared 12 young adults (18-35 years) with 12 older adults (67+ years) using a heavy water method and tissue samples from the small intestine. The goal was to understand …
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:05 UTC