Gastroenteritis

The GENESIS study is a multicenter, prospective, non-interventional, clinical study with a target of 12,000 subjects and an anticipated total duration of 36 months. The aim of study GENESIS is to provide a pilot map of HLA genetic variation in the Greek population in order to be used in medical research and for possible clinical applications (evaluation of possible correlations with selected underlying diseases). During the study, each subject will conduct one visit to the participating cite, in which they will provide: 1. Demographic information \[i.e. date of birth, gender, race, ancestry (including information about the subject's grandparents' birthplace), height, weight\], 2. Other information about smoking/vaping, alcohol consumption, arterial blood pressure, diagnosed diseases (if any), current treatments (if any), and 3. Recent (up to 12 months prior to sample collection) results if/when are available from clinical lab tests such as blood count (Hct, Hb, RBC, WBC, PLT count), including a metabolic panel, liver enzymes and biochemical parameters (Glu, HbA1c, TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, ALT, AST, ALP, γGT, bilirubin, LDH, insulin, C-peptide). Upon completion of the data registry, two buccal swabs will be collected per subject and they will be stored at ALTP premises until their shipment to Galatea.Bio. All buccal swab samples will be subjected to genetic material (DNA) extraction. The DNA samples will be further proceeded for HLA genotyping analysis. A follow up analysis will be performed in selected DNA samples via full low-pass whole genome sequencing (LP-WGS), which aims to further investigate the association between the HLA region and autoimmune diseases. Upon completion of the analysis, an individualized ancestry report will be securely made available to all study subjects which they can access, as and if they elect to.

The tetravalent Shigella4V2 bioconjugate vaccine candidate will be tested for safety and preliminary efficacy in a Phase 2b controlled human infection model (CHIM) study at three sites in the United States. This trial will be conducted as a parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of two injections of Shigella4V2 in healthy Shigella naïve participants 18-50 years of age, with the second injection administered one month before challenge with S. sonnei 53G strain. It will have two steps: 1. Step 1, a dose confirmation step, in which a first injection of Shigella4V2 (high dose or low dose, adjuvanted with Alhydrogel) will be administered alongside a placebo arm (phosphate-buffered saline) at a ratio of 2:2:1. A second injection of either Shigella4V2 low dose or placebo will be administered about 6 months after the first injection. 2. Step 2, in which participants will be randomized to the Shigella4V2 dose selected after Step 1 or to placebo at a ratio of 1:1. Participants will receive two injections, 28 days apart. One month after the second injection, they will be challenged with 1500 CFU of the virulent Shigella sonnei strain 53G.

Gut microbiota dysfunction is associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the potential modulatory mechanism remains unclear. Previous studies have shown that gut-derived metabolites short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) may be the key mediators between gut microbiota and brain, participating in the modulatory pathway "gut microbiota-SCFAs-brain networks". In this project, high-throughput targeted metabolomics technique will be used to explore the differences of SCFAs in the spectrum of AD, including cognitively normal individuals, subjective cognitive decline (SCD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and AD dementia. Then, the gut microbiome and multi-modal MRI techniques will be combined to elucidate potential interaction mechanisms of "gut microbiota-SCFAs-brain networks". Finally, based on multi-omics features extracted from gut microbiome, metabolomics, and neuroimaging after five years, the diagnostic model of SCD due to preclinical AD will be established using machine learning methods.

Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that may carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes including falls, hospitalisation, and mortality. Having a colonoscopy can be associated with potential adverse outcomes in frail patients. At present, however, frailty is not routinely assessed in gastroenterological clinical practice. In a prospective randomised controlled study consenting patients over 65 years at the Princess Alexandra Hospital will receive either a) personalised (tailored) approach that includes assessment of frailty and structured information provided to the consumer or b) current standard practice in regards to having a surveillance colonoscopy to determine the effects on patient satisfaction and percentage of colonoscopies avoided. It is expected that engagement with patients and clinicians in regards to frailty will address expectations and subsequently support the ability of patients/consumers and clinicians to make informed decisions that minimise risks and maximise benefits in regards to surveillance colonoscopies.

This Phase 1 study is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single and multiple intravenous doses of BWC0977 when administered to healthy adult volunteers. This is a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, ascending dose, multi-cohort trial. A total of 64 healthy volunteers are expected to be enrolled in 8 Cohorts. The study will be conducted in two phases: A single ascending dose (SAD) phase, followed by a multiple ascending dose (MAD) phase. In SAD, participants in Cohorts 1 - 2 will receive one dose of BWC0977 or placebo. In MAD, participants in cohorts 3 - 7 will receive multiple doses of BWC0977 or placebo for 7-10 consecutive days (as per the schedule). In both parts, sequential cohorts will be exposed to increasing doses of BWC0977.

group one: The screening population will undergo gastroscopy, colonoscopy, fecal occult blood test (FIT), Helicobacter pylori (HP) antigen test, ring finger protein 180 (RNF180) and SEPTIN9 gene methylation test, and investigation of risk factors, including past disease history, alcohol drinking history, smoking history, tea drinking history, family history of cancer, marital and reproductive status, and dietary habits. group two: The screening population will undergo investigation of risk factors, a fecal occult blood test (FIT), and a stool test for Helicobacter pylori (HP) antigen. If a stool occult blood test or H. pylori antigen is positive after testing, RNF180 and SEPTIN9 gene methylation testing will be scheduled. If the gene methylation test is positive, a colonoscopy will be scheduled. Group one's control（Spouse or sibling of group one);group two's control（Spouse or sibling of group one): Only the risk factors will be investigated, including previous disease history, drinking history, smoking history, drinking history, family history of malignant tumor, marriage and childbearing status, eating habits, etc. Finally, 10 years follow-up will be conducted to observe the outcome

An Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Design with a two stage randomisation will be used to determine and compare efficacy and cost-effectiveness of different management approaches/interventions for patients with relevant, chronic, or relapsing gastrointestinal symptoms without concerning features and on the wait list for integrated care clinic at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Approximately 200 patients will initially receive standardised assessment of symptoms and wheat intolerance. Those patients that continue to experience symptoms will then be randomised to a pre-consultation intervention (a) standardised dietician supervised intervention, b) exercise intervention, c) internet delivered cognitive behavior therapy or d) nothing) followed by randomisation to the consultation intervention (a) consultant-led outpatient clinic or b) an integrated care clinic conditional on their response to the initial intervention. Specific aims of the study include Aim 1: Determine efficacy (symptom improvement) and cost-effectiveness (quality adjusted life years) of a structured, digital technology enabled approach for the management of patients with severe functional gastrointestinal disorders as compared to established service models; Aim 2: Identify response-predictors for the pre-clinical dietary intervention, internet delivered cognitive behavior therapy, exercise physiology and the various clinical interventions; Aim 3: Define acceptance of consumers and staff for the new service model relative to established models of care and Aim 4. To determine the dietary patterns of people with functional gastrointestinal disorders who are presenting with symptoms necessary to access tertiary care and to further examine changes in diet after a range of interventions delivered by telehealth.

The purpose of this post-market clinical follow up study is to assess the efficacy on clinical symptoms of LARS of low volume Transanal Irrigation by MiniGo in conjunction with conservative treatment versus conservative treatment at 3 months.

The purpose of this study is to find out whether SER-155 may be a safe first treatment that causes few or mild side effects for people due to irEC.

The study will be conducted in two stages: Stage 1: Age De-escalation from Adults to Children and Infants * Adult participants will receive either iNTS-GMMA Dose C (high) or a control vaccine intramuscularly on Day 1 and Day 57. * Child participants will receive either Dose B (medium) or Dose C (high) of the candidate vaccine or the control on Day 1 and Day 57. * Infant participants (9 months of age) will receive either Dose A (low), Dose B (medium), or Dose C (high) of the candidate vaccine or the control on Day 1, Day 85, and Day 169. * Infant participants (6 weeks of age) will receive either Dose A (low), Dose B (medium), or Dose C (high) of the candidate vaccine or the control on Day 1, Day 85 (Priming phase), and Day 232 (Booster phase). Stage 2: Dose-finding in Infants of 6 weeks of age -Infants (6 weeks of age) will receive one of the three dose levels (Dose A \[low\], Dose B \[medium\], or Dose C \[high\]) of the candidate vaccine or the control on Day 1, Day 85 (Priming phase), and Day 232 (Booster phase).