Could wheat be messing with Women's health? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03027492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 500 women with non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) to see if they have more gynaecological issues than healthy women or those with celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers also tested whether a gluten-free diet could improve these problems. A small group had a cervical smear test before and after eating wheat again to check for changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- gluten-free diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a gluten-free diet helps manage gynaecological symptoms in women with non-celiac wheat sensitivity.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all women, and the diet's effect may be due to other factors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Department of Internal Medicine, Giovanni Paolo II Hospital
Sciacca, Agrigento, 92019, Italy
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Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital
Palermo, Palermo, 90129, Italy
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Internal Medicine Unit, 'V. Cervello' Hospital
Palermo, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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