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Filter by:Probiotics efficacy is mainly assessed by subjective endpoints such as the FDA responder rate or global relief, which partly explain contradictory results obtained in clinical trials with probiotic bacteria. Objective biomarkers of IBS will allow to measure the efficacy of probiotics. In the case of IBS-C, serum resolvin-D1 appears to be an interesting candidate due to its non-invasive and discriminating character compared to a healthy population. It is, inversely correlated with the severity of symptoms. Resolvin-D1 modulates the duration and intensity of inflammation by regulating the transcription of cytokines, chemokines and their receptors as well as other proteins involved in inflammation. Resolvin D1 could serve as a predictor of probiotic response based on its baseline value.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is known to cause urinary disorders, sexual and bowel dysfunction. Urinary symptoms due to MS are well known and profit of multiple questionnaire or tool developed in MS patients. Prevalence of bowel disorders in MS is difficult to assess. Some studies up to 70% bowel disorders in MS patients. Constipation and fecal incontinence are the two main symptoms in neurogenic bowel dysfunction and frequently coexist in this population, generally in association with urinary disorders. Because of the high prevalence of bowel disorders their and the major impact on the quality of life of patients with Multiple sclerosis (PwMS) , and the cross-talk bladder-rectum (persistence of anorectal dysfunction leading to poor neurogenic bladder control) assessment of bowel disorders in MS is necessary. But this evaluation is difficult as no specific score exist. The neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction score (NBD) is often used. The NBD was developed and validated for spinal cord injury (SCI) population but not for PwMS MS. Yet NBD is often used in research for all neurologic patients despite its lack of sensibility in various neurogenic population other than spinal cord injury patient. As recommended in a Cochrane revue in 2014, there is a need of a specific evaluation for bowel symptoms in neurogenic population, especially for PwMS. The aim of the study was to create and validate a new multidimensional questionnaire to assess bowel dysfunction and impact on quality of life in patients with MS. The investigators conducted a prospective multicenter study (8 centers) between June 2019 to April 2021. This study was developed in 3 steps. First step was literature review and qualitative interview. Then the second step was the feasibility study to evaluate comprehension, acceptability of the different items. The last part of the study was the validation study of the questionnaire. This part of the study was performed between June2020 and April 2021. Validation study allowed to determine the psychometric properties of the new tool. Patients aged over 18 years with multiple sclerosis diagnosed on the 2017 revised McDonald's criteria were included. Patients not able to read or understand the objectives and procedures for conducting the protocol and patient who had a recent relapse of MS were excluded.
This will be a semi-experimental study on constipation predominant IBS patient. One group of patient will receive prucalopride 2mg daily and another group of patient will receive lubiprostone 8 microgram twice daily. IBS-SSS and IBS-QOL score will be recorded at baseline and at follow up at 3 week and 6 week. Effectiveness of both drug will be evaluated by comparing the baseline data with data at 3 week and 6 week(IBS-SSS and IBS-QOL).
Constipation is one of the common complication of diabetes mellitus, whose pathogenesis was previously recognized as decreased gastrointestinal motility caused by diabetic autonomic neuropathy. It is always treated with gastrointestinal motility drugs or laxatives which may have side effects such as gut microbiota dysbiosis and withdraw symptoms. Recently, researches have indicated that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with alterations in the structure of the gut microbiota and have begun to treat diabetic constipation by improving gut microbiota of these patients. The rational use of microecological preparation for the prevention and treatment of diabetic constipation has received increasing attention. This trial is aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Combined Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus and Bacillus Cereus Tablets, Live (Siliankang) in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and constipation, and to analyze its influence on gut microbiota and blood glucose.
This study will compare gastrointestinal transit time measured by the SmartPill and the Atmo gas capsule in patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders. Both of these devices allow gastrointestinal transit time to be measured, however the SmartPill senses pH changes whereas the Atmo Capsule measures gas profiles. A total of 60 participants (30 diagnosed with gastroparesis, 30 with slow transit constipation) will attend Macarthur Clinical School at Western Sydney University after an overnight fast. Participants will consume a standardised meal before ingesting the SmartPill and Atmo Capsule. Each participant will carry a data receiver until passage of the capsules. Anatomical landmarks will be defined by pH changes (SmartPill) or oxygen profiles (Atmo Capsule). Statistical analysis will be performed via linear regression and degrees of agreement for measurements between the two devices. Primary end-points will be the agreement between gastric emptying, small intestinal and colonic transit times generated by the devices.
The study is a multi-centre, observational study which enrolls 150 IBS-C patients and 150 non-IBS-C patients in China.
This study will collect information on pregnant women diagnosed with constipation from their health care insurance claims records. It will include the following groups: - Those who took prucalopride. - Those who took other medicines for constipation. - Those who did not take any prescription medicines for constipation. The main aim of the study is to assess the risk of major birth defects with the mother's use of prucalopride during the first 3 months of pregnancy. The study uses existing health care insurance information; participants are not enrolled, treated, or required to visit the doctor during this study.
This study aims to determine the most effective treatment with Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) by comparing efficacy between 5 separate sessions. The rectum pressure as measured by a device called a barostat will be compared between visits. Each session will be testing a different combination of frequency and body position of the electrodes. Electrodes placed at either the wrist or knee will be stimulated at either 25 Hz or 100 Hz.
This observational prospective study evaluates the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a probiotic formula in infants with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGDI)
This will be a prospective case-control study of 40 patients undergoing 1-2 level ALIF procedures at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC). Patient records will be reviewed to identify details including demographics, comorbidities, procedure details, and the primary and secondary outcome metrics.