Active clinical trials for "Celiac Disease"

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the toxicity of minute doses of gluten in the treatment of celiac disease, a disorder characterized by permanent intolerance to dietary gluten.

The research aims to investigate the effects of gluten-free oats to the gastrointestinal health in celiac disease patients and healthy subjects. The effects of gluten-free oats on the several intestinal parameters, on the composition of the gut microbiota as well as on the metabolic profile of celiac patients and healthy controls will be studied. The study is divided into two parts. Part 1 will be conducted as a double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled cross-over study. Healthy subjects will be recruited to the study. The aim is to recruit 15 participants for the part 1. The study will be conducted with a cross-over setting, where the subjects will go through exposure meals and SmartPill ingestion three times (two different oat products and placebo) in a randomized order. The study meals are identical in appearance and fiber content. After consuming the meal subjects will ingest the SmartPill capsule, which will send data on intestinal pH, pressure and temperature to the external portable device. Before and during the passage of capsule the subjects will fill a symptom and food diary. The capsule will exit the body in 1 to 3 days and the data collected by the external device will be collected and analyzed. Before the oat/placebo exposure the subjects will give a fecal and a blood sample. In addition, 36 hours urine samples will be collected. In part 2 celiac disease patients, non-celiac gluten sensitive subjects and healthy controls will be recruited and they will be divided into four groups: oat-avoiding celiacs (1), oat-consuming celiacs (2), non-celiac gluten sensitive subjects (3) and healthy controls (4). Recruiting aim for each group is 15 subjects. In addition to dietary data, a blood, and a fecal sample will be collected from the subjects. The gut microbiota will be analyzed from the fecal samples. The metabolic products will be analyzed from the fecal, urine and blood samples. The gut microbiota composition will be analyzed with next-generation DNA sequencing techniques.

This study assessed the effect of a nutrition support product on quality of life in adults with compromised gut function and malabsorption.

Recent studies have shown that FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols) free diet is efficient in subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) and celiac disease (CD) can experience functional gastrointestinal symptoms not related to inflammation, but data about the use of low FODMAPs diet in these settings are still scarce. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of a low FODMAPs diet in patients with IBS, non-active IBD and CD on strict gluten-free diet (GFD). A low FODMAPs diet could be a valid option to contrast abdominal symptoms in patients with IBS, non-active IBD and CD on GFD, thus improving the quality of life and the social relations.

Engagement in regular physical activity (PA) is associated with a range of physical and psychological benefits among chronic disease populations. Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) for the best medical outcomes, as well as to prevent detrimental health outcomes including bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and increased risk of intestinal cancers and osteoporosis. Despite following a GFD, individuals with celiac disease often report dissatisfaction with the diet, are less likely to engage in social activities, can have an imbalance in gut bacteria and up to 30% still report negative symptoms (e.g., gastro-intestinal upset). Furthermore, preliminary research revealed that rates of PA among those with celiac disease are dismal, with the majority of participants failing to engage in regular PA. The purpose of this pilot research project is to examine the effects of a 12-week structured exercise program on inactive adults with celiac disease. It is anticipated that compared to those in a wait-list control condition, participants who engage in the 12-week exercise program will report greater improvements in quality of life and experience improved balance of gut bacteria. The findings from this project may reveal an additional strategy to optimize health while living with celiac disease. In addition, results from this study will provide essential pilot data that will inform a grant application for a larger clinical trial to further investigate the role of exercise in the promotion of health and well-being among those with celiac disease.

The purpose of the GRRES study is to assess the clinical usefulness of urinary gluten immunogenic peptides test as a marker of gluten-free diet adherence using the rapid immunochromatographic assay based on anti-gliadin 33-mer monoclonal antibodies.

ALV003-0812 is a study of the safety and tolerability of a study drug (ALV003) in healthy adult volunteers and in patients with well-controlled celiac disease, following a meal that contains gluten.

A PROSPECTIVE, double blind, placebo-controlled trial

It is hoped that different forms of the same medicine, called PVP001, PVP002, and PVP003, will help people with celiac disease. Both healthy adults and adults with celiac disease will take part in this study. There are many main aims of the study. To check if participants have side effects from different forms of the study medicine. These forms are called PVP001 (liquid in a cup), PVP002 capsule, and PVP003 tablet. To check how well PVP003 breaks down gluten. To check how much PVP003 participants can take without getting side effects from it. The study is in 4 parts. At the start of each part of the study, the study doctor will check to determine who can take part at the first study visit. Different groups of participants will be in different parts of the study. In all parts of the study, some participants will take 1 of the 3 forms of study medicine. Others will take a placebo. In this study, a placebo will look like the form of study medicine but will not have any medicine in it. This means that a placebo can either look like PVP001 liquid in a cup, the PVP002 tablet, or the PVP003 tablet. In Part 1, different small groups of participants will take lower to higher doses of PVP001 or PVP002 or a placebo. This is to work out the best dose of study medicine to take in other parts of the study. After treatment, participants will regularly visit the clinic to check that they have no problems with their treatment, including any side effects from their treatment. In Part 2, different small groups will take different doses of PVP001 or PVP002 or a placebo, either with or without a meal that has different amounts of gluten in it. This is to check if PVP001 or PVP002 has broken down gluten in the body. Participants will visit the clinic after treatment to check how much gluten has been broken down in the body. In Part 3, different small groups will take different doses of PVP003 or a placebo, either with or without a meal that has gluten in it. This is to check if PVP003 has broken down gluten in the body. Participants will visit the clinic after treatment to check if more gluten has broken down in the body. In Part 4, different small groups will take PVP003 or placebo 3 times a day for 5 days. After treatment, participants will visit the clinic to check that they have no problems with their treatment, including any side effects from their treatment.

The aim of the study is to confirm/prove safety of the probiotic and production of serpin in humans.