Modafinil for fatigue in inflammatory bowel disease
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether modafinil, a medicine that helps promote wakefulness, can reduce fatigue in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It may offer a new way to manage chronic tiredness that is common in these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- You have been feeling fatigued for at least 6 months
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a recent fatigue score of 11 or more out of 20
- You are not taking certain medicines that could interact with modafinil
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy, and if you could become pregnant, you agree to use effective contraception
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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