Hidden Gut-Brain issues common in kids with IBD, study finds
NCT ID NCT07539077
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Italian study looked at how often children with inactive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also have disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), like irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers used the Rome IV questionnaire to compare 220 children with quiescent IBD to healthy children. The goal is to better understand and manage these overlapping symptoms.
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 this study succeeds, it could help doctors better recognize and manage overlapping gut-brain symptoms in children with IBD, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that only measures prevalence, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all children or lead to direct changes in care.
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Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, 00168, Italy