Electrical stimulation for IBS with diarrhea: a multicenter study
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if electrical stimulation on the skin (called acustimulation) can help reduce diarrhea and belly pain in people with IBS-D. You'll receive the treatment or a placebo to see how well it works over time.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) for at least 6 months.
- You have had at least moderate abdominal pain or discomfort (score 3 out of 10) in the last week.
- You have had loose or watery stools (Bristol types 6 or 7) on at least 2 days in the last week.
- You have had a colonoscopy in the past 3 years that found no serious bowel disease.
- You are willing to stop taking IBS medications (except stable probiotics) and avoid other treatments during the study.
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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