Gelsectan for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a supplement called Gelsectan to see if it reduces diarrhea and belly pain in people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). It may help if you have loose, urgent stools more often than not.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with IBS-D for at least 6 months, with frequent belly pain and loose stools.
- In the past week, you had at least 4 days with loose or watery stools.
- Your average belly pain in the past week was a 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale.
- You are willing to stop certain diarrhea medications and probiotics 2-4 weeks before starting.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, and you agree to use effective birth control.
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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