Testing a new medicine for gallbladder pain and discomfort
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called 4-MUST can safely reduce pain and digestive symptoms caused by chronic gallbladder problems. You'll take tablets for several weeks while researchers track how well the medicine works and any side effects.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–70 years old
- Diagnosed with chronic cholecystitis (long-lasting gallbladder inflammation) or biliary dyskinesia (gallbladder dysfunction)
- Upper abdominal pain or discomfort with at least one related symptom (heartburn, nausea, bloating, stomach rumbling, gas, or diarrhea)
- Pain severity of at least 40 mm on a 0–100 pain scale in the past week
- Moderate to severe gastrointestinal symptoms confirmed by a questionnaire
- Normal or near-normal liver and kidney function (no hepatitis, cirrhosis, or advanced kidney disease)
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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