Short bowel syndrome

MONDO:0015183

Short bowel syndrome is an intestinal failure due to either a congenital defect, intestinal infarction or extensive surgical resection of the intestinal tract that results in a functional small intestine of less than 200cm in length and is characterized by diarrhea, nutrient malabsoption, bowel dilation and dysmobility.

Also known as: short gut syndrome

40 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 39 tagged with Short bowel syndrome itself.

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Sub-types of Short bowel syndrome

Secondary short bowel syndrome 0 trials

Including sub-types (40) Tagged with Short bowel syndrome (39)

Trials to join now! 19 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 7 Completed 11 Terminated 1

Sugar-Digesting enzyme trial for short gut patients ends early

Symptom relief Stopped early

This study tested whether giving sucrase, an enzyme that breaks down sugar, could help people with short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure digest sugar better. The goal was to reduce symptoms like bloating, pain, and diarrhea, and help them tolerate more food. However, the tr…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC

Short bowel syndrome

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Sugar-Digesting enzyme trial for short gut patients ends early