Could cutting certain carbs calm your IBS? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT07299305
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a low-FODMAP diet—which limits certain carbohydrates that can cause gas and bloating—can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 183 adults with IBS were split into two groups: one received education on the diet, the other did not. Researchers tracked symptom severity and quality of life over six months.
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 it works, this diet could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce abdominal pain and improve daily life for people with IBS.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results are not yet published. The diet is restrictive and may be hard to follow long-term. It may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zagazig University outpatients clinics
Zagazig, Egypt, 44519, Egypt
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