Pentabiocel for children with irritable bowel syndrome
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement called Pentabiocel can improve symptoms in children aged 4 to 17 with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The trial aims to see if this treatment helps reduce belly pain and other IBS symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 17 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by a doctor using Rome IV criteria.
- You have had an endoscopy (a scope test) that did not find inflammatory bowel disease or microscopic colitis.
- You have tested negative for celiac disease (anti-transglutaminase antibodies).
- You do not have other chronic or serious health conditions, and you are not currently taking certain medications like steroids, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory drugs.
- You have not had major abdominal surgery (except appendix or gallbladder removal).
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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