Duloxetine for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether duloxetine, a medication used for pain and mood, can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are also dealing with high stress, disability, or gut-related anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You must be 25 years or older.
- You must have IBD and be experiencing high stress, moderate-to-severe disability, or significant anxiety about your gut symptoms.
- You cannot be currently taking any antidepressants, certain pain or mood medications, or specific antibiotics.
- You cannot have started talk therapy in the last 8 weeks.
- You must be willing to check your blood pressure at home and receive a monitor by mail.
- You cannot have severe liver or kidney problems, glaucoma, or certain stomach conditions.
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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