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Official title Resting Energy Expenditure by Gastrointestinal Functional Status
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07714499
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This prospective, comparative interventional study will evaluate resting energy expenditure in adults with different gastrointestinal functional status. A total of 92 participants aged 18 to 65 years will be included: 30 healthy adults with normal gastrointestinal function and 62 patients with clinically confirmed intestinal failure.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Group A - Healthy Controls:
- Age 18 to 65 years
- No diagnosed chronic diseases
- No hospitalization within the previous 30 days
- No acute illness within the previous 14 days Group B - Participants With Intestinal Failure:
You likely can't join if
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control
- Adrenal gland disease
- Active inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Chronic pancreatitis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Group A - Healthy Controls:
- Age 18 to 65 years
- No diagnosed chronic diseases
- No hospitalization within the previous 30 days
- No acute illness within the previous 14 days Group B - Participants With Intestinal Failure:
- Age 18 to 65 years
- Diagnostically confirmed intestinal failure
- Stable clinical condition
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control
- Adrenal gland disease
- Active inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- Celiac disease
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Active gastric or esophageal disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome with significant symptoms
- History of major abdominal surgery that permanently affects gastrointestinal function, except in participants with intestinal failure when this forms part of the condition under study
- Heart failure
- Active ischemic heart disease or recent myocardial infarction
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Respiratory failure or need for long-term oxygen therapy
- Progressive neurodegenerative disease
- Dementia impairing the ability to participate
- Severe stroke with significant functional impairment
- Active tuberculosis
- HIV/AIDS with clinically significant immunosuppression
- Active systemic autoimmune disease
- Active malignant disease
- Advanced liver cirrhosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Treatment with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ljubljana, Slovenia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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