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Randomized controlled trial of escitalopram versus placebo for patients with irritable bowel syndrome and panic disorder.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE· 1. To study the effect of escitalopram versus placebo in the treatment of abdominal pain, in IBS patients with panic disorder.SECONDARY OBJECTIVES· 2.1. To assess the effect of escitalopram on gastrointestinal and psychiatric…

The effect of wheat fiber on increase of fecal bulk

Investigate if an increased consumption of VITACEL Wheat Fiber can enhance fecal bulk. Furthermore, we want to demonstrate that the increased consumption of wheat fiber can increase stool frequency and consistency.

A Multicentre, Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Lubiprostone in Paediatric Subjects Aged * 6 Years to < 18 Years with Functional Constipation

To assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of oral lubiprostone 12 or 24 mcg capsules dosed twice daily (BID) (based on subject body weight at baseline) as compared to matching placebo BID, when administered orally for 12 weeks in…

Evaluation of changes in gut transit time and gastrointestinal symptoms following the consumption of a fiber containing product in adults with constipation.

The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the tolerance and effectiveness of 4 week supplementation of a proprietary polydextrose fiber product, in a dose-ranging fashion, on whole gut transit time and gastrointestinal symptoms in adults…

Randomized, Placebo-controlled Double-blind Cross-over Study to Evaluate the Effects
of Oligofructose on Stool Frequency in Constipated subjects

To study the effect of fructo-oligosaccharides on functional constipation.

Effect of Prucalopride on Gastroesophageal Reflux, Esophageal Motility and Gastric Emptying in healthy volunteers

To asses the effect of Prucalopride on esophageal contraction characteristics and lower esophageal sphincter pressure, gastric emptying and esophageal reflux parameters in healthy male subjects

Trial consisting of an 8-week double-blind placebo-controlled part to evaluate efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of prucalopride in paediatric subjects with functional constipation, aged ???6 months to &lt;18 years, followed by a 16-week open-label comparator (PEG) controlled part, to document safety and tolerability up to 24 weeks

The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of prucalopride compared to placebo for the treatment of functional constipation in a paediatric population, aged *6 months to &lt;18 years. Secondary objectives include:1. Investigation of the…

Oro-gastro-intestinal digestion of emulsified fat and how this digestion relates to colloidal stability and physiological responses

Primary Objective: To determine oral, gastric and duodenal lipid degradation of fat preloads .Secondary Objectives: To study how the oro-gastro-intestinal digestion of these fat preloads relates to: - Colloidal stability. For this we will monitor…

The effect of a multispecies probiotic on hypersensitivity in IBS patients

The effect of a specially developed multispecies probiotic on visceral perception, as well as on general symptom scores and inflammatory and microbiological parameters will be studied in a pilot study of IBS patients with an increased visceral…

A multicenter randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of pelvic physical therapy for children 5-17 years with functional constipation as SURPLUS to paediatric usual care

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic physical therapy as a SURPLUS to the paediatric usual care in children (5-17 years) with functional constipation.Other research questions are: Does pelvic physiotherapy…

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebocontrolled, Parallel-group, Phase 2a Study of Oral IW-9179 Administered Once Daily for 14 Days to Patients with Functional Dyspepsia

The objectives of this study are to determine the safety and efficacy of IW-9179administered to patients with functional dyspepsia (FD), with and without concomitant protonpump inhibitor (PPI) administration.

A confirmatory, placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind, single-dummy, parallel group, ratio-finding study in constipated pain patients to establish an optimal hydromorphone â¤* naloxone ratio with an improved bowel function and a comparable analgesic efficacy compared to hydromorphone alone

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A 12-week, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to
evaluate the efficacy and safety of prucalopride in subjects with chronic
non-cancer pain suffering from opioid induced constipation

1. Primary objective:To evaluate the efficacy of prucalopride versus placebo over 12 weeks of treatment in subjects aged 18 years and older with chronic non-cancer pain, suffering from OIC.2. Secondary objectives:To assess the safety and…

The effect of capsaicin and cinnamaldehyde on intestinal permeability, gallbladder motility and satiety

To obtain more information about the effects of capsaicin and cinnamaldehyde on the intestine, these substances will be infused directly in the duodenum. Hereafter, the permeability of the intestine, gallbladder motility and the effects on satiety…

A randomised, double-blind, active-controlled, double-dummy, parallel group study to determine the safety and efficacy of oxycodone / naloxone prolonged release tablets in subjects with moderate to severe, chronic cancer pain

To determine the improvement in symptoms of constipation in subjects receiving treatment with oxycodone/naloxone prolonged release tablets (OXN) compared to subjects receiving oxycodone prolonged release tablets (OXY) based on the Bowel Function…

A randomized controlled trial of physiotherapy in patients with fecal incontinence

This study is carried out to assess the effectiveness of rectal balloon training (RBT)combined with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) compared to pelvic floor muscle training alone in a population of patients with FI.

The effect of ethanol on intestinal permeability and integrity in healthy individuals

The study aims to investigate the effects of moderate ethanol drinking on the intestinal permeability and the tight junction complex. If there increase in the intestinal permeability, these effects will be investigated at molecular level.

The effect of serotonergic modulation on intestinal permeability and visceral perception in healthy individuals and IBS patients

We would like to modulate the serotonin system with acute tryptophan depletion (ATD) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). ATD is based on ingestion of an amino acid drink devoid of the precursor of serotonin and hence caused a decreased serotonin level…

The safety and gastro-intestinal tolerance of recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF) in apparently healthy human volunteers

To study the safety and digestive tolerance of recombinant human Lactoferrin (rhLF) as expressed in milk of transgenic cattle.

An explorative, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial, to evaluate the pharmacodynamic effect of M0003 on reflux parameters in subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease and with persistent symptoms despite taking a stable dose of proton pump inhibitors.

The objectives of this exploratory trial are:1. To measure the pharmacodynamic (PD) effect on parameters derived from 24-hpH/impedance (MII) monitoring,2. To explore the effect on symptoms,3. To evaluate the safety and tolerabilityof treatment with…