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
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 7 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 29, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05218850 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
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sonia Michail, MD — Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Sonia Michail, MD
- Email: sonia.michail@hotmail.com
- Phone: 3233611353
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.