Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
MONDO:0400000The presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine that can result from result from failure of the gastric acid barrier, failure of small intestinal motility, anatomic alterations, or impairment of systemic and local immunity.
Also known as: SIBO
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 18 tagged with Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth itself.
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Liver drug study pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if the antibiotic rifaximin could help people with liver cirrhosis who have a mild form of brain fog called covert hepatic encephalopathy, along with bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Researchers planned to give 40 patients rifaximin for eight weeks and tes…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Gut bacteria mystery: 200 patients to help uncover hidden cause of stomach pain
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at 200 people with ongoing stomach discomfort (functional dyspepsia) to find out how often they have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Researchers will compare two methods—growing bacteria in a lab and DNA testing—to identify which germs are present. …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC