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Pouchitis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Pouchitis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 9 countries (most in United States (3), Belgium (2), Croatia (1)). By phase: Phase 4 (2), Phase 3 (1), Phase 2 (1), Early Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 9Countries
Newest Pouchitis clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Etrasimod to Help Prevent Pouchitis After Pouch Surgery | Phase 2 | New York, New York | Recruiting | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Guselkumab and diet for chronic or relapsing pouchitis | Phase 4 | Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant | Recruiting | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vedolizumab in children and teenagers with chronic pouchitis | Phase 3 | Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant and 13 other locations | Recruiting | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Using rifaximin to prevent recurrent pouchitis after surgery | Phase 4 | New York, New York and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Fecal microbiota transplant for chronic pouchitis treatment | Early Phase 1 | New York, New York | Recruiting | Apr 25, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Etrasimod to Help Prevent Pouchitis After Pouch Surgery
This study tests whether etrasimod, taken daily, can help prevent pouchitis in adults who had total proctocolectomy with ileal-pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and are currently in remission.
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Guselkumab and diet for chronic or relapsing pouchitis
This project will test whether the drug guselkumab plus a high-fruit, low ultra-processed-food diet helps adults with chronic or relapsing pouchitis.
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Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of vedolizumab in children and teenagers with chronic pouchitis
This study is testing if a medication called vedolizumab can help children and teenagers with chronic pouchitis feel better and stay healthy after bowel surgery.
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Using rifaximin to prevent recurrent pouchitis after surgery
This study is testing if taking rifaximin daily for a year can help prevent pouchitis from coming back in people who have had surgery for ulcerative colitis.
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Fecal microbiota transplant for chronic pouchitis treatment
This study is testing whether a fecal microbiota transplant from healthy donors can help people with chronic pouchitis feel better when other treatments haven't worked.
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Quick answers
How many Pouchitis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 9 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), Belgium (2 trials), Croatia (1 trial), Czechia (1 trial), Greece (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 2, Phase 3: 1, Phase 2: 1, Early Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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