Herbal medicine for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a Chinese herbal medicine called Fengliao Changweikang to see if it helps people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). Each person tries the treatment and compares it to a placebo to find out if it works for them personally.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have mild to moderate IBS-D, with a symptom score between 75 and 300 points.
- You are able to fill out questionnaires and give written consent.
- If you take IBS medications, they must be at a stable dose for at least 30 days before starting, and you plan to keep the same dose, diet, and lifestyle during the trial.
- Your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function tests are normal within the last 2 weeks.
- You do not have other bowel diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, or cancer.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have severe heart, kidney, or liver disease.
- You do not have current alcohol or drug abuse problems.
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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