IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

This study aimed to see if a simple breath test could help doctors predict which patients with diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) would respond well to the antibiotic rifaximin. About 148 adults with IBS-D took the breath test, received a 14-day course of rifax…

This study tested whether adding probiotic supplements to standard antibiotic treatment helps people with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). 129 participants with SIBO received a 14-day antibiotic course. Half also took probiotics, while the other half took a placebo (…

This study tested different treatments for vestibulodynia, a common chronic pain condition affecting the vulva. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an antidepressant pill, a combination of both, and a placebo to see which best reduced pain and improved quality of life. They als…

This study aimed to help people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) figure out exactly how much of certain hard-to-digest foods they can eat without their symptoms coming back. After participants successfully followed a strict low-FODMAP diet to calm their symptoms, researchers g…

This study tested a simple, non-instrumental biofeedback technique to help people reduce visible abdominal bloating that occurs after eating. 41 participants with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome were taught specific breathing and posture exercises to perform before and a…

This small, early-stage study from the Mayo Clinic explored whether varenicline, a medication used to help people quit smoking, could reduce abdominal pain and sensitivity in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Eight adults with IBS-related pain participated. Researchers …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could reduce chronic gut pain in people with a specific type of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D). 42 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real magnetic stimulation or a sham (fake) treatment…

This small, completed pilot study explored whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device, placed on the ear to target the vagus nerve, could improve symptoms and quality of life for women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The study followed 10 women for 6 months to see …

This study tested whether a low FODMAP diet helps reduce symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers also checked if a simple breath test could predict which patients would benefit most from this diet. The goal was to see if dietary changes could provide relief for pe…

This study tested whether a new diet called the 5Ad diet works as well as the commonly used low FODMAP diet for reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar gut disorders. Fifty-two adults with chronic digestive symptoms tried each diet for one week, with a bre…

This study tested whether a supervised, indoor exercise program could improve symptoms for people with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For four months, 165 adult participants followed a twice-weekly gym routine of aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. Res…

This study tested whether a daily mix of 24 beneficial bacteria and fibers (a synbiotic) is safe and can help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For 12 weeks, 48 adults with IBS took either the synbiotic or a placebo pill. Researchers closely monitored safety and used ad…

This study tested whether a 6-week audio program of gut-directed hypnotherapy, done at home, could help children with chronic stomach pain conditions like IBS. Researchers wanted to see if this approach was practical for families and if it could improve sleep quality and reduce p…

This study tested whether an online service that provides personalized low-FODMAP diet menus and nutritional support could improve quality of life and symptoms for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Forty French-speaking IBS patients used the web-based platform to follow…

This study tested whether a new self-help app called Zemedy is an acceptable and helpful tool for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers compared it to a different app focused on education and relaxation training. The goal was to see if using the Zemedy app could…

This study aimed to understand if sleep problems like insomnia are linked to increased gut pain sensitivity in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers compared pain thresholds in four groups: healthy people, people with only insomnia, people with only IBS, and peo…

This study aimed to find out if simple body measurements could predict which of two common treatments would work better for children with chronic stomach pain. Researchers tested 163 children aged 7-12 to see if their heart rate, gut bacteria, or other body signals could show whe…

This study aims to understand how certain hard-to-digest foods (FODMAPs) directly affect the colon's movements and cause symptoms in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers placed a measuring tube in the colons of 15 healthy volunteers during three separate proced…