IBS sufferers may find relief with low FODMAP diet, study suggests

NCT ID NCT02188680

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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 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.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service de Physiologie Digestive, Urinaire, Respiratoire et Sportive

Rouen, Haute Normandie, 76031, France

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.