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Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Probiotics for Improving Gut Health and Colorectal Cancer Prevention Potential After Gallbladder Removal

Effect of ursodeoxycholic acid and Bifidobacterium on intestinal flora bile acid axis and peripheral immune markers in patients after cholecystectomy: a multicenter, randomized, controlled, open label joint evaluator blind, phased (3+3), mechanism exploratory clinical study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600126880
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-06-17
Start date
2026-07-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postcholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS)

Interventions

Group B: symptomatic + Bifidobacterium monotherapy group:Combined Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus and Bacillus cereus Tablets, Live, 1.5 g each time, 3 times daily, taken after meals, fo
Group D: symptomatic + combination group (ursodeoxycholic acid + Bifidobacterium):ursodeoxycholic acid tablets+Combined Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus and Bacillus cereus Tablets, Live u
Group A: symptomatic + ursodeoxycholic acid monotherapy group:ursodeoxycholic acid tablets, 10 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses, taken with meals, for 6 consecutive months.
Group C: symptomatic + standard follow-up control group:They did not accept study drug intervention, and allowed to use loperamide as needed to control diarrhea symptoms.
Group E: asymptomatic + standard follow-up observation group:No study drug intervention, maintain daily routines and habits, regular follow-up for 6 months, no rescue medication provided, single sampl

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for this study:; 1.Aged 18-75 years (inclusive), male or female. 2.Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones or benign polyps was performed, and the postoperative pathology confirmed that it was benign. 3.After cholecystectomy (>= 3 months after cholecystectomy), patients with dyspepsia symptoms (such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, fatty diarrhea, acid regurgitation, postprandial discomfort, etc.) were included in the symptomatic group. According to the gastrointestinal symptoms rating scale (gsrs-i), the total score of patients in the "dyspepsia syndrome" dimension was >= 2, or the score of at least one core symptom (abdominal distension, diarrhea) was >= 2; Asymptomatic patients with the above scores < 2 were included in the asymptomatic group. ). 4.Voluntarily participate in the study, be able to understand and sign the written informed consent, and be willing and able to comply with all research procedures and visit plans.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who meet any of the following criteria will not be eligible for this study:; 1.Previous history of colorectal cancer, advanced adenoma (including high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, villous adenoma, adenoma with diameter >= 1cm) or inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). 2.Systemic antibiotics, probiotics of any dosage form or prebiotic products were used within 1 month before enrollment. 3.It is known to be allergic to ursodeoxycholic acid or any component of Bifidobacterium preparations. 4.Suffering from uncontrolled severe systemic diseases (such as decompensated heart, lung, liver, and kidney diseases), active infections, or other major diseases judged by the investigator that may interfere with the evaluation of the study. 5.Chronic diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, cirrhosis (child Pugh B or C), active pancreatitis, or symptomatic biliary disease. 6.Participated in any other intervention clinical study within 3 months before enrollment. 7.Pregnant women, lactating women, or women/men of childbearing age were reluctant to take effective contraceptive measures during the study and within 1 month after the end of the study. 8.The investigator judged that there were any other circumstances that might put the subjects at inappropriate risk or affect their completion of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in postcholecystectomy syndrome core symptom composite score;Change in fecal microbiota alpha diversity;Change in fecal secondary bile acid proportion;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in dyspepsia symptom score;Change in serum FGF19 level;Incidence of adverse events;Change in peripheral blood regulatory T cell proportion;Change in quality of life score;Change in serum inflammatory cytokine levels;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYu Yaqun

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University

yyq0129@glmc.edu.cn+86 773 2824373

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026