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Capsule Microbiota Sampling in IBS/Functional Gastrointestinal Disease

Capsule Microbiota Sampling in IBS/Functional Gastrointestinal Disease

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06215222
Enrollment
40
Registered
2024-01-22
Start date
2023-11-16
Completion date
2026-12-01
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

Functional Bloating, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Healthy, IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Keywords

microbiome, Small intestine

Brief summary

We will sample intestinal microbiota using a microbiome sampling capsule in Healthy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Functional Gastrointestinal Disease.

Interventions

OTHERMicrobiota Sampling

We will sample the Saliva, Feces, and intestinal microbiome for genetic microbiome analysis and bacterial isolation

Sponsors

Stanford University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Males or females 18 years of age or older and 70 years of age or younger at the time of the first Screening Visit. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System 1 or 2 (1-A normal healthy patient or 2-A patient with mild systemic disease) * For women of childbearing potential, negative urine pregnancy test within 7 days of Screening Visit. Willingness to use highly effective contraception during the entire study period (e.g.: implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, intra-uterine device or declared abstinence). * Subject is fluent in English and understands the study protocol and informed consent and is willing and able to comply with study requirements and sign the informed consent form. * Positive for at least one clinical symptoms consistent with SIBO and or IBS and or a Rome Diagnosis of functional GI disorder (Rome IV criteria)

Exclusion criteria

* History of any of the following: * Prior gastric or esophageal surgery, including lap banding or bariatric surgery * Bowel obstruction * Gastric outlet obstruction * Diverticulitis * Inflammatory bowel disease * Ileostomy or colostomy * Gastric or esophageal cancer * Achalasia * Esophageal diverticulum * Active Dysphagia or Odynophagia * Active medication use for any gastrointestinal conditions * Pregnancy or planned pregnancy within 30 days from Screening Visit, or breast-feeding * Any form of active substance abuse or dependence (including drug or alcohol abuse), unstable medical or psychiatric disorder, or any chronic condition susceptible, in the opinion of the investigator, to interfere with the conduct of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Collection of 50ul of intestinal fluid from >90% of microbiome sampling capsules1-4 yearsCollection of 50ul of intestinal fluid from microbiome sampling capsules

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Isolation of liven bacteria from the intestinal fluid of >90% of microbiome sampling capsules1-4 yearsIsolation of liven bacteria from the intestinal fluid of \>90% of microbiome sampling capsules

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactSean Spencer, MD,PhD
seanspen@stanford.edu(650) 736-5555

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026