Comparing the Efficacy of Nitazoxanide Versus Rifaximin in Adult Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Without Constipation

NCT05453916 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2025-07-14

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Summary

This study aim to compare the efficacy of nitazoxanide in 2-week course of treatment with rifaximin in treating diarrhea associated with IBS. We also aim to study its effect over 10 weeks after treatment to evaluate its efficacy in eradicating symptoms of IBS in the long run.

Conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea

Interventions

DRUG

Nitazoxanide 500Mg Oral Tablet

patients receiving treatment with Nitazoxanide 500 mg two times daily for 14 days

DRUG

Rifaximin 550Mg Tab

patients receiving treatment rifaximin at a dose of 550 mg three times daily for 14 days

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sadat City University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-07-01
Primary Completion
2024-07-01
Completion
2024-12-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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