Rifaximin for the Treatment of Persistent Symptoms in Patients With Celiac Disease (NCT01137955) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Rifaximin for the Treatment of Persistent Symptoms in Patients With Celiac Disease
United States50 participantsStarted 2006-10
Plain-language summary
Celiac disease is a condition in which the small intestine is damaged by gluten, the storage protein of wheat and similar proteins in barley and rye. The disease can cause different symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and weight loss. The majority of patients respond to a gluten-free diet. However some patients (5-30%) have persistent symptoms and are considered to be poor responders to the diet. Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine accounts for some of the refractory patients.
This study seeks to determine if antibiotic therapy with rifaximin relieves the symptoms of patients who are poorly responsive to a gluten-free diet and whether this impacts their breath test results.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. antibiotic use for any indication within preceding one month
. use of bismuth compounds within preceding month
. concomitant use of pancreatic supplements
. concomitant use of antispasmodics
. concomitant use of immunomodulators such as corticosteroids, budesonide, alkylating agents and antimetabolites.
. concomitant use of probiotics
. concomitant use of prokinetic agents
. concomitant use of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (5HT3) antagonists,5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (5HT4) antagonists.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.