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Diet Face-Off: Low-FODMAP vs NICE advice vs fasting for IBS

NCT ID NCT07829666

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare three dietary approaches for adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a low-FODMAP diet, adapted NICE dietary advice, and adapted NICE advice combined with 16:8 intermittent fasting. About 90 adults aged 18 to 65 with IBS follow one diet for two weeks. The study measures changes in IBS symptom severity and quality of life to see which approach helps most in the short term.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dietary interventions: low-FODMAP diet, adapted NICE dietary advice, and adapted NICE advice with 16:8 intermittent fasting
What this could lead to
If one diet works better, it could help doctors and dietitians give clearer advice to people with IBS. It might also show whether adding intermittent fasting to standard advice helps.
What could go wrong
The study is small and short, so results may not apply to everyone or last. Diets can be hard to follow, and people were not randomly assigned, so differences may come from other factors.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18-65 years Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the Rome IV criteria IBS subtype classified as IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), or IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M) Exclusion Criteria: Celiac disease Inflammatory bowel disease History of cancer Diabetes Kidney disease Pregnancy Current adherence to an elimination diet

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intermittent Fasting irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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