New hope for mystery diarrhea: drug shows promise in pilot study
NCT ID NCT03898856
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the drug crofelemer can help people with chronic diarrhea that has no clear cause. It involved 93 adults who had frequent loose stools for at least 4 weeks. Researchers also checked which medical tests are best for finding treatable causes of the diarrhea and how the condition affects quality of life.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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