Glutamine supplement tested for IBS relief in new study
NCT ID NCT06291038
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking glutamine, a natural amino acid, can reduce symptoms in people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) who also have increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut). About 60 adults will receive either glutamine or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if glutamine improves IBS severity scores and gut barrier function.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU CAEN
RECRUITINGCaen, 14033, France
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Ch Le Havre
RECRUITINGLe Havre, 76290, France
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Chu Amiens
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAmiens, 80054, France
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Chu Rouen
RECRUITINGRouen, 76031, France
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