Herbal granules for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese herbal medicine (Jingfang granules) for people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome who also have a 'cold-dampness' pattern. You will receive either the herbal treatment or a placebo (an inactive product) to see if it safely reduces your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D), with symptoms lasting at least 6 months and meeting current diagnostic criteria (Rome IV).
- Your IBS symptoms must be severe enough to score at least 75 on a standard IBS severity scale.
- You have not taken any IBS medications for at least 1 week before starting the study.
- You have not had surgery on your abdomen or rectum, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have other serious conditions like heart, kidney, or liver disease, diabetes, tumors, or mental health disorders.
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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