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Rifaximin for Gulf War Syndrome
Study Summary
This trial will study whether gut bacteria may be responsible for symptoms associated with Gulf War Syndrome.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
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- I have a history of conditions like peptic ulcer, IBD, diabetes, cirrhosis, RA, lupus, narcotic dependence, celiac disease, tropical sprue, or have had a bowel resection.I have consulted with a GI specialist to confirm my eligibility.I am a Gulf War Veteran diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.I have IBS, fibromyalgia, anxiety, or depression but can still participate.
- Group 1: 60 GWS Rifaximin
- Group 2: 60 GWS Placebo
- Group 3: Healthy Control
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Approved for 5 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is recruitment for participation in this trial still ongoing?
"At the present moment, this experiment is not currently seeking participants. The trial was first posted in April of 2009 and last edited four years later. If you are exploring alternative options, there are 6 clinical trials available for those suffering from Gulf War Syndrome while 23 studies on Lactulose Breath Test are actively recruiting patients."
How many individuals have enrolled in this medical experiment?
"At this time, the clinical trial is no longer recruiting participants. The original post date was April 1st 2009 and it last updated on April 30th 2013. For those seeking other studies related to Gulf War Syndrome, 6 are actively enrolling patients while 23 trials for Lactulose Breath Test require volunteers."
What adverse effects might be associated with the Lactulose Breath Test?
"There is limited data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of Lactulose Breath Test, so it was assigned a score of 1."
What purpose does the Lactulose Breath Test usually serve?
"Lactulose Breath Test can be utilised to combat the recurrence of clostridium difficile infections, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and various bacterial illnesses."
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