Wearable patch tracks gut activity to unlock IBS mysteries in kids

NCT ID NCT07283341

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is observing 90 children aged 8-18 with and without irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Participants wear a wireless patch on their belly to measure gut muscle activity, record their diet, and provide stool and urine samples. The goal is to understand how food and gut movement relate to IBS symptoms, which could lead to better, personalized diet treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could point toward personalized diet plans for children with IBS based on their gut activity and microbiome.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all IBS patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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