IBS breakthrough? gene study links carb digestion to gut pain
NCT ID NCT05795049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether genetic differences in digesting carbohydrates cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms like belly pain and bloating. Researchers will compare 2000 people with IBS to healthy controls to find how common these gene variants are. The goal is to better understand why some people react to certain foods and pave the way for personalized diet treatments.
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
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