Psyllium for kids with IBS
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if psyllium, a fiber supplement, helps reduce belly pain and other symptoms in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked well.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 12 and 17 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with IBS using the Rome IV criteria.
- Your child has not had any past bowel surgery.
- Your child does not have other gastrointestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis.
- Your child does not have a serious chronic medical condition such as diabetes or cystic fibrosis.
- Your child has not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 3 months.
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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