IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

This study looks at whether adding pain neuroscience education to a walking program can reduce belly pain, symptom severity, and stress hormone levels in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). About 33 adults with IBS will be split into three groups: walking only, walking pl…

This study tests whether a 14-day course of the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce bothersome bloating in adults with irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, or related conditions. About 78 participants will receive either rifaximin or a placebo, and researchers will meas…

This study tests whether a dietary supplement containing digestive enzymes can reduce belly bloating after meals in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). About 300 participants will either take the enzyme supplement along with a low-FODMAP diet or follow the diet alone for …

This pilot study from Yale University will test whether a 4-week music-listening program can reduce abdominal pain in 30 adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Participants will listen to music for 20 minutes twice a day, at least five days a week, while wearing a smartwatch…

This study looks at whether a relaxation technique called autogenic training can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adult women. About 44 women with constipation-predominant IBS will practice relaxation exercises and report changes in pain, bowel movements, fati…

This study tests a new drug called camlipixant in 420 adults with moderate-to-severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that causes diarrhea or mixed bowel habits. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 26 weeks to see if it reduces abdominal pain and improves sto…

This study tests a gentle, hands-on technique called neurodynamic mobilization of the vagus nerve to see if it can reduce irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in women. Thirty-two women with mild to moderate IBS will receive weekly sessions for six weeks. Researchers will meas…

This study looks at whether a Low-FODMAP diet can help people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by reducing leaky gut, easing symptoms, and improving quality of life. Twenty-four adults with IBS will follow either a Low-FODMAP or a traditional diet for four weeks. Researchers w…

This study looks at whether a special magnetic therapy can help people with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). About 50 adults with IBS-C will receive the therapy to see if it improves constipation, belly pain, bloating, and quality of life. The goal is to…

This study aims to find a simple marker in stool or urine that can tell if people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are sticking to their prescribed diet. Researchers will track what 94 participants eat and look for changes in certain carbohydrates. The goal is to create an obj…

This study looks at how a person's emotional state influences the course of common stomach and gut disorders like functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers will follow 150 adults, using questionnaires to measure quality of life, depression, anxiety, and physi…

This study aims to find differences in the small intestine's bacteria and natural chemicals between people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use special capsules to collect samples from the small intestine, which is hard to reach. The go…