Exenatide on GI Motor Function and Permeability in Short Bowel Syndrome
Short Bowel Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Short Bowel Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Exenatide
Placebo
Qualifying participants will be assigned to 2 different treatment arms consisting of placebo or exenatide 5 mcg administered subcutaneously twice: the first dose during fasting and the second four hours later. Subsequently, participants will switch over to the alternate treatment arm. In both arms participants will undergo a series of measurements including 24 hour GI transit, permeability measurements by using mannitol and lactulose, and 24 hour urine and stool collections.
Qualifying participants will be assigned to 2 different treatment arms consisting of placebo or exenatide 5 mcg administered subcutaneously twice: the first dose during fasting and the second four hours later. Subsequently, participants will switch over to the alternate treatment arm. In both arms participants will undergo a series of measurements including 24 hour GI transit, permeability measurements by using mannitol and lactulose, and 24 hour urine and stool collections.