Combining a low-FODMAP diet with medication for IBS-D
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special diet (low-FODMAP) combined with a medication (mirtazapine) can improve IBS with diarrhea symptoms. It is for adults who have not tried these treatments before.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D)
- Your IBS symptoms are moderate to severe (score over 175 on a symptom questionnaire)
- You have not tried a low-FODMAP diet or mirtazapine before (or tried them without benefit)
- You do not have other digestive conditions like celiac disease, SIBO, IBD, or microscopic colitis
- You are not pregnant and can follow study procedures
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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