Understanding stomach and gut symptoms in functional dyspepsia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans (MRIs) and a test meal to understand how the brain and stomach communicate in people with functional dyspepsia (ongoing pain or fullness). This could help improve treatments by identifying how people with this condition feel and process stomach sensations differently.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of functional dyspepsia (specifically, the post-prandial distress syndrome type), which means you feel full or pain after meals.
- You have had a negative upper endoscopy or upper GI series test to rule out other stomach problems.
- You are comfortable with having an MRI (brain scan) and drinking a meal replacement shake during the scan. You cannot have a pineapple allergy.
- You are able to read and speak English fluently and provide informed consent.
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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