Skin patch test for food allergies in IBS
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a skin patch can help identify food allergies in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose symptoms are not well controlled. It involves avoiding certain foods and using patches on your back to see if you react.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by a doctor or you meet the standard criteria for IBS.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a severe rash or a serious allergy to adhesive tape.
- You are not taking certain immune-suppressing medications (like cortisone or cyclosporine) within 2 weeks of the study.
- You are willing to follow a special diet and answer questionnaires over the 18-week study period.
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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