Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 7 to 21

Butyrate therapy for children with ulcerative colitis

Official title: Butyrate Therapy in Hispanic Children With Ulcerative Colitis

Run by Children's Hospital Los Angeles · NCT05218850 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether butyrate enemas can help children aged 7 to 21 with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis feel better while they continue their usual treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages7 Years to 21 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital Los Angeles
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Los Angeles, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 29, 2022
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT05218850 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 7 to 21 diagnosed with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently undergoing other ulcerative colitis therapies or those with infectious colitis or pregnancy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of butyrate enemas as a treatment for pediatric patients aged 7 to 21 with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Over a 12-week period, participants will receive butyrate therapy while continuing standard management practices, including routine laboratory studies and endoscopy. The primary goal is to assess the efficacy of butyrate in improving clinical outcomes for these children.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a novel and effective treatment option for children suffering from ulcerative colitis.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of butyrate in ulcerative colitis has shown promise, this specific approach in pediatric patients is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 7-21 years, mild to moderate ulcerative colitis

Exclusion Criteria:

* UC therapy within 4 weeks of study medication initiation
* infectious colitis, -pregnancy

Where it's running

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.