Gut bacteria study for constipation-predominant IBS with methane
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at the gut bacteria in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have constipation and produce high levels of methane gas. It aims to understand how methane relates to symptoms and may guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have IBS with constipation or mixed constipation and diarrhea, not mainly diarrhea.
- You have high methane levels (≥10 ppm) on a breath test.
- You are 18 or older.
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 3 months.
- You have not had major abdominal surgery (except appendix or gallbladder removal).
- You do not have other bowel diseases like celiac, inflammatory bowel disease, or colorectal cancer.
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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