Can a common fiber ease IBS pain? study tests the Gut's reaction

NCT ID NCT04830410

Summary

This study tested whether adding fructan fiber to the diet helps or worsens symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Researchers compared a fructan supplement against a placebo in 65 participants to see its effects on gut pain, bloating, stool habits, and the bacteria living in the gut. The goal was to find out if this specific type of fiber could be a helpful dietary tool for managing IBS symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, Sweden

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