Can a special diet soothe tummy troubles in kids with IBS?
NCT ID NCT06618677
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a low FODMAP diet (limiting certain carbs) can reduce stomach pain and bloating in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Seventy children aged 4–18 followed either a low or standard FODMAP diet for two weeks, then switched after a break. Researchers measured symptoms and checked gut bacteria and waste products to see how the diet works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low FODMAP diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this diet could become a standard, drug-free way to reduce abdominal pain and bloating in children with IBS.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 70 children. Dietary changes can be hard to follow, and results may not apply to all kids with IBS.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pediatric Department "B Trambusti" Ospedale Giovanni XXIII Via Amendola 270
Bari, Ba, 70126, Italy
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