Assessing how well antibiotics are absorbed in patients with short bowel syndrome

Absorption of Antibiotics With High Oral Bioavailability in Short-bowel Syndrome : a Monocentric Pilot Study

PHASE1 · Central Hospital, Nancy, France · NCT05302531

This study tests how well patients with short bowel syndrome can absorb oral antibiotics compared to intravenous ones to improve their treatment for infections.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment10 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentral Hospital, Nancy, France (other)
Locations1 site (Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Lorraine)
Trial IDNCT05302531 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the absorption of oral antibiotics in patients diagnosed with short bowel syndrome who are being treated for infections. Initially, patients will receive intravenous antibiotics, and their pharmacokinetic profiles will be measured. Following this, the same antibiotics will be administered orally, and the absorption rates will be compared to determine the effectiveness of oral administration in this patient population. The study aims to improve treatment strategies for infections in patients with compromised intestinal absorption.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients with short bowel syndrome who require treatment for a documented infection.

Not a fit: Patients who are at risk of worsening their oral absorption abilities or those requiring dialysis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective oral antibiotic treatments for patients with short bowel syndrome.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar studies have explored antibiotic absorption in various populations, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Short bowel syndrome
* Treated for a documented infection with antibiogram by amoxicillin (+/- clavulanic acid)or ofloxacin or levofloxacin or sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
* Hospitalized in the Nutritional Assistant Unit or the Infectiology Unit of the Regional University Hospital of Nancy
* Affiliated to a social security system
* Having received an physical examination before entering study
* Having received full information regarding the study organization and having signed the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient at risk of worsening their oral absorption abilities during study
* Patient requiring dialysis
* Women of childbearing age without efficient birth control
* Allergy to any of the drugs tested
* Person concerned by Articles L. 1121-5, L. 1121-7 et L1121-8 of the Code of public health
* Person deprived of liberty or person undergoing psychiatric care pursuant to articles L. 3212-1 et L. 3213-1

Where this trial is running

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Lorraine

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Short Bowel Syndrome, Infection, Bacterial

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.