Screening for lactose intolerance in patients with IBS and diarrhea
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks whether people with IBS (diarrhea type) are also lactose intolerant. The goal is to see if avoiding lactose helps with IBS symptoms, so they can better manage their condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea as the main problem. This was diagnosed using Rome criteria, which includes belly pain at least once a week in the last 3 months, plus changes in how often you go to the bathroom or what your stool looks like.
- You do not have diarrhea that doesn't meet these criteria.
- You have not been diagnosed with 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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