New hope for celiac sufferers: drug targets gut damage despite strict diet
NCT ID NCT07239336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug called DONQ52 in people with active celiac disease who still have gut damage and symptoms even after following a gluten-free diet for at least a year. About 92 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can heal the small intestine and reduce symptoms like belly pain and bloating. The goal is to find a treatment that works alongside the diet to better control the disease.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 92 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) of 18 to 40 (kg/m2) at screening. * Willingness to ingest a gluten-free product and Simulated Inadvertent Gluten Exposure (SIGE) products as per the study protocol. * History of medically diagnosed, and adequately documented (i.e., included in the participant's medical records), CeD * Attempting a GFD for at least 12 months prior to the screening visit. \- The participants should be instructed not to alter dietary habits including a GFD during the study period. * Valid results from central testing of blood documenting a positive result for the HLA DQ2.5 genotype (HLA-DQA1\*05 and HLA-DQB1\*02) (homozygous or heterozygous). * Experienced at least 2 gluten-related symptom events (i.e., 2 different gluten-related symptoms which are diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, tiredness or 1 gluten-related symptom occurred twice) within a month before the screening. * Willingness to undergo 2 on-study upper gastrointestinal endoscopies with duodenal biopsies. * Presence of ongoing duodenal mucosal damage defined as Vh:Cd of 2.5 or less Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with documented history (i.e., included in the participant's medical records) of medically diagnosed Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD) or suspected RCD by the investigator. * History of IgE-mediated reactions to wheat, barley, rye, or other ingredients in gluten-free and SIGE products used in this study (i.e., methylcellulose, and gelatin). * History of cancer, including hematological malignancy and solid tumors, within 5 years prior to the screening visit, or history of T cell lymphoma or B cell lymphoma ever. * History of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis to a biological medical product or any of the excipients. * Participants who carry the HLA-DQ8 (HLA-DQA1\*03 and DQB1\*0302) genotype (homozygous or heterozygous). * Any other chronic, active gastrointestinal disease (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, or irritable bowel syndrome) that might in the investigator's opinion, interfere with the assessment of GI symptoms or small intestinal histology. * Helicobacter pylori tests that indicate current infection. * Positive either human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibody test at screening. * Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test or total hepatitis B core (HBc) antibody test at screening. * Positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody test at screening, except in participants who have negative results for HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) test at screening. * Positive for QuantiFERON-TB Gold test at screening that indicates active tuberculosis (TB) at screening.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
74 sites in 3 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advanced Research Institute
RECRUITINGReno, Nevada, 89511, United States
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Advanced Research Institute
RECRUITINGOgden, Utah, 84405, United States
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Advanced Research Institute Sandy
RECRUITINGSandy City, Utah, 84070, United States
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Akron Gastro Research, LLC
RECRUITINGAkron, Ohio, 44320, United States
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Associates in Gastroenterology, PC
RECRUITINGColorado Springs, Colorado, 80923, United States
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Asthma and Allergy Associates, PC
RECRUITINGColorado Springs, Colorado, 80907, United States
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Birmingham Digestive Health Research
RECRUITINGHomewood, Alabama, 35209, United States
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Blue Ridge Medical Research
RECRUITINGLynchburg, Virginia, 24502, United States
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Box Hill Hospital
RECRUITINGBox Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
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CGM Research Trust
RECRUITINGChristchurch, Nan, 8011, New Zealand
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California Research Foundation
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92123, United States
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Care Access Research - Ogden
RECRUITINGOgden, Utah, 84403, United States
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Central Sooner Research
RECRUITINGNorman, Oklahoma, 73071, United States
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Chandler Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGChandler, Arizona, 85224, United States
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Clinical Applications Laboratories
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Clinical Research Partners, LLC
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23226, United States
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Columbia Digestive Health Research
RECRUITINGColumbia, South Carolina, 29204, United States
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DM Clinical Research - Cyfair Clinical Research Center
RECRUITINGTomball, Texas, 77375, United States
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Digestive Health Research of North Texas
RECRUITINGWichita Falls, Texas, 76301, United States
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Digestive Health Research, LC
RECRUITINGHermitage, Tennessee, 37076, United States
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Digestive Research of Central Texas, LLC
RECRUITINGWaco, Texas, 76301, United States
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East View Medical Research
RECRUITINGMobile, Alabama, 36608, United States
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Encore Borland Groover Clinical Research LLC
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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GI Alliance
RECRUITINGMetairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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GI Alliance
RECRUITINGBellevue, Washington, 98405, United States
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GI Alliance - Garland
RECRUITINGGarland, Texas, 75044, United States
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GI Alliance - Glenview
RECRUITINGGlenview, Illinois, 60026, United States
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GI Alliance -Gurnee
RECRUITINGGurnee, Illinois, 60031, United States
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GI Alliance Rhode Island
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States
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GI Associates Research, LLC
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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GMC Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGFolsom, California, 95630, United States
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Gastroenterology and Liver Institute
RECRUITINGEscondido, California, 92025, United States
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Gateway GI Research, LLC
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63141, United States
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Global Life Research Network
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Great Lakes Gastroenterology Research, LLC
RECRUITINGMentor, Ohio, 44060, United States
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Guardian Angel Research Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33614, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mater
RECRUITINGSouth Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
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Mayo Clinic - Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905-0001, United States
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Momentum Clinical Research - Pukekohe
RECRUITINGPukekohe, Nan, 2120, New Zealand
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Momentum Clinical Research Dunedin
RECRUITINGDunedin, Nan, 9016, New Zealand
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Mountain View Clinical Research, Inc.
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80209, United States
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Novum Clinical Research
RECRUITINGClermont, Florida, 34711, United States
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Oasis Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States
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Ocala GI Research
RECRUITINGOcala, Florida, 34471, United States
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Om Research LLC
RECRUITINGLancaster, California, 93534, United States
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One of a Kind Clinical Research Center LLC
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States
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P3 Research Limited (Wellington)
RECRUITINGWellington, Nan, 6021, New Zealand
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PCRN Wellington
RECRUITINGUpper Hutt, Nan, 5018, New Zealand
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Pacific Clinical Research Network Auckland
RECRUITINGAuckland, Nan, 0622, New Zealand
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Pacific Clinical Research Network Hamilton, Waikato
RECRUITINGHamilton, 3200, New Zealand
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Pinnacle Research Group, LLC
RECRUITINGAnniston, Alabama, 36207, United States
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Pioneer Clinical Research
RECRUITINGNorth Sydney, New South Wales, 2060, Australia
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Portland Gastroenterology Center
RECRUITINGPortland, Maine, 04101, United States
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Research Solutions of Arizona, PC
RECRUITINGLitchfield, Arizona, 85340, United States
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Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.
RECRUITINGRockford, Illinois, 61107, United States
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
RECRUITINGParkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia
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Scottsdale Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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St John of God Midland
RECRUITINGMidland, Western Australia, 6056, Australia
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St. Johns Center for Clinical Research
RECRUITINGSaint Augustine, Florida, 32086, United States
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Stamford Therapeutics Consortium
RECRUITINGStamford, Connecticut, 06905, United States
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Susquehanna Research Group, LLC
RECRUITINGHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110, United States
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Sydney Clinical Trials Pty Ltd
RECRUITINGCampbelltown, New South Wales, 2560, Australia
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Texas Medical Center
RECRUITINGSugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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Tropical Clinical Trials
RECRUITINGPalmetto Bay, Florida, 33176, United States
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University of The Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre (Sippy Downs)
RECRUITINGSippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia
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University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre
RECRUITINGMorayfield, Queensland, 4506, Australia
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University of the Sunshine Coast Clinical Trials Centre (SouthBank)
RECRUITINGSouth Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
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Velocity Clinical Research New Orleans
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Gardena
RECRUITINGGardena, California, 90247, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Salt Lake City
RECRUITINGWest Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Vitality Clinical Research
RECRUITINGKaty, Texas, 77494, United States
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Vitality Digestive Institute Clinical Research
RECRUITINGKaty, Texas, 77494, United States
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Wellness Clinical Research
RECRUITINGMiami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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