Gut Peptides and Intestinal Permeability in Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PPCD)

November 8, 2012 updated by: Giuseppe Riezzo, Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis

Gut Peptides and Intestinal Permeability in Celiac Patients, Healthy Subjects and IBS Patients: a Comparative Study

It is well known that the intestinal barrier is altered in celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disease that develops in genetically predisposed subjects exposed to ingestion of wheat gliadin and of related prolamines of barley and rye. More recently, defective epithelial barrier has been implicated in the pathogenesis of other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). At present IBS is still considered a functional condition although low-grade inflammation has been associated with its manifestation, particularly that following infection. Different substances have been implicated in the (dis)regulation of intestinal barrier, among them zonulin seems to play a key role. Other gastrointestinal peptides are GPL-2, Ghrelin, and Epidermal growth factor (EGF). In order to shed light on the hormonal regulation of intestinal barrier function in celiac patients before undergoing a gluten free diet and possible differences with those of IBS patients, in the present study the investigators will apply the non-invasive lactulose/mannitol permeability test toward the evaluation of intestinal damage. The pattern of intestinal permeability and the GI peptides concentration will be compared in celiac patients, IBS patients and healthy controls.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

70

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
    • Bari
      • Castellana Grotte, Bari, Italy, 70013
        • National Institute of Digestive Diseases IRCCS "S. de Bellis"

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Outpatients recruited in IRCCS "S. de Bellis"

Description

Inclusion criteria of celiac disease patients:

  • Diagnosis of CD was based on the detection of IgA antiendomysial and IgA antitissue transglutaminase antibodies in serum
  • Diagnosis must be confirmed by a small intestinal biopsy obtained at the time of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • All patients must show Marsh 3 grade villous atrophy at the time of the diagnosis.

Inclusion criteria of IBS patients.

  • Subjects suffering from irritable bowel syndrome according to the Rome III criteria.
  • Availability of at least one GI imaging study during the last five years (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, barium enema)

Exclusion criteria for both the above groups:

  • None were taking anti-inflammatory drugs (including mast cell stabilisers, histamine antagonists, anticholinergics, anti-diarrhoea medication, probiotics, immunosuppressants and steroids)
  • Presence of organic syndrome, including food allergy, atopy and severe clinical depression or anxiety.
  • Abnormal laboratory data or thyroid function
  • Major abdominal surgery Healthy subjects will be recruited in the administrative staff of the Institute after thorough exclusion of GI symptoms.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Celiac Disease
Patients suffering from coeliac diseases confirmed by small intestinal biopsy
IBS patients
Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to Rome III criteria
Healthy subjects
Healthy subjects as control group

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Plasma concentrations of GI peptides (Zonulin, GLP-2, Ghrelin and EGF)
Time Frame: within one month after the enrollment
within one month after the enrollment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Intestinal permeability
Time Frame: within one month after the enrollment
The detection and measurement of two sugar probes, lactulose (La) and mannitol (Ma), in the urine will be performed by chromatographic analysis. For each sample the percentage of ingested La and Ma in urine will be evaluated and their ratio (La-Ma) will be calculated.
within one month after the enrollment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Giuseppe Riezzo, MD, National Institute of Digestive Diseases IRCCS "S. de Bellis"

Publications and helpful links

The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.

General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 28, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 5, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 10, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2012

Last Verified

November 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CD5X1000

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

Clinical Trials on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Search Similar Trials

Sponsors and Collaborators

Medical Conditions

Drug Interventions

CROs by country

CROs in Slovakia

Conditions

Rare Diseases

Drug Interventions

Dietary Supplements

Sponsor/Collaborators

Locations

3
Subscribe