Test breath testing to guide a lactose-free diet in IBS
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a breath test (hydrogen/methane lactose testing) can predict who with IBS will improve on a lactose-free diet. If you have moderate-to-severe IBS and regularly eat lactose-containing foods, the test result may help tailor your diet approach.
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Who can take part
- You have IBS that meets the ROME IV criteria
- Your IBS symptoms are moderate to severe (IBS-SSS score over 175)
- You currently eat lactose-containing foods (like milk or dairy)
- You do NOT already know you are lactose intolerant or unable to digest lactose
- You have not had antibiotics, probiotics, or certain GI medicines in the last 8 weeks
- You have not followed a lactose-free diet or low-FODMAP diet in the last 8 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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