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MSOT for Assessment of Intestinal Transit Time in Lactose Intolerance Patients

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ERLANGEN-NÜRNBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL · Sep 24, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Msot Lactose Intolerance Pediatric Icg Gastrointestinal Transit

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new method called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to better understand how food moves through the intestines in patients with lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance happens when the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called lactase, which is needed to break down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Without lactase, lactose can cause uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and diarrhea. The traditional test for lactose intolerance is the hydrogen breath test, but it has some limitations. The researchers believe that MSOT could provide a more accurate and non-invasive way to measure how quickly food passes through the intestines, which could help improve the diagnosis and management of lactose intolerance.

To participate in this study, participants should be between the ages of 6 and 18 and have a suspicion or diagnosis of lactose intolerance. They will need to give consent, and if they are younger, their parent or guardian will need to consent as well. As part of the study, participants may also have an optional MRI scan to gather more information about their intestinal function. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to compare the results from MSOT with those from the hydrogen breath test to see how well they align and whether MSOT can help identify lactose intolerance more effectively.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Written informed consent of the subject
  • Written informed consent of the subject\'s legal guardian
  • Suspicion or diagnosis of lactose intolerance
  • Age 6 to 18 years
  • General Exclusion Criteria:
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding mothers
  • Tattoo in the examination area
  • Subcutaneous fat tissue over 3 cm
  • Known hypersensitivity to ICG, sodium iodide, or iodine
  • Hyperthyroidism, focal or diffuse thyroid autonomy
  • Recent treatment for thyroid function assessment involving radioactive iodine (within two weeks before or after the study)
  • Impaired renal function
  • Use of the following medications: beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, cyclopropane, bisulfite compounds, haloperidol, heroin, meperidine, metamizole, methadone, morphine, nitrofurantoin, opium alkaloids, phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, probenecid, rifamycin, any injection containing sodium bisulfite
  • MRI Exclusion Criteria:
  • General contraindications for MRI examinations (e.g., electrical implants such as pacemakers or infusion pumps, etc.)
  • Severe claustrophobia

Trial Officials

Adrian Regensburger, PD Dr. med. Dr. rer. biol. hum

Study Chair

About University Of Erlangen Nürnberg Medical School

The University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, the medical school fosters collaboration among experts in various fields, enabling the development of cutting-edge therapies and treatment protocols. With a commitment to ethical standards and patient safety, the institution actively contributes to the global medical community by conducting rigorous clinical studies aimed at enhancing the understanding and management of diverse health conditions.

Locations

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

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