Live probiotic trial to reduce frequent bowel movements
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This Phase 1/2 study tests EXE-346, a live probiotic given to people with an IPAA pouch who have frequent bowel movements. It aims to see if the treatment can safely lower how often you have bowel movements each day.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 18 to 70 years old at screening (for Phase 1b) or at least 18 (for Phase 2).
- Have had an IPAA pouch placed at least 6 months ago.
- Have had a pouch camera exam (pouchoscopy) within the last 12 months (and for Phase 2, one during screening).
- During screening, have at least 10 bowel movements per day on average and complete at least 7 days of bowel-movement diary entries.
- For people who could become pregnant: use reliable birth control and be not pregnant or breastfeeding at screening.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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