How food and bacteria cause belly pain in IBS
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how certain foods and gut bacteria might trigger abdominal pain in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). If you have IBS and frequent belly pain, you may help researchers understand the link between diet, bacteria, and pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with IBS using standard criteria (Rome IV or V).
- Your belly pain score is above 12 on a standard pain scale.
- You do not have other serious gut diseases like celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- You have not had major gut surgery, such as a gastric bypass or bowel removal.
- You are not currently taking antibiotics, probiotics, or any new medications (within the last month).
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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