IBS sufferers may find relief with low FODMAP diet, study suggests
NCT ID NCT02188680
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a low FODMAP diet can improve digestive symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers tested 112 adults with IBS, some of whom had a positive breath test for fructose intolerance. The goal was to see if avoiding certain carbohydrates could reduce bloating, gas, and pain. The findings could help guide dietary recommendations for IBS patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low FODMAP diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that a low FODMAP diet helps ease IBS symptoms like bloating and pain.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with 112 people. Results may not apply to everyone with IBS, and dietary changes can be hard to maintain.
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Locations
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Service de Physiologie Digestive, Urinaire, Respiratoire et Sportive
Rouen, Haute Normandie, 76031, France