Low FODMAP diet for bloating in IBS and constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a diet low in certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates (called FODMAPs) can reduce bloating in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or chronic constipation with bloating. Participants will receive either a low FODMAP diet or a control diet for a period to see which helps more.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or chronic constipation with bloating by a doctor using standard criteria (Rome IV).
- You have ongoing bloating that bothers you daily, with a bloating severity score of at least 4 out of 10.
- Your bowel movements are usually type 3 (like a sausage with cracks) to type 5 (soft blobs with clear edges) on the Bristol Stool Chart.
- You can follow a special diet and complete all study tasks.
- You have not had any stomach or intestinal surgery other than 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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