Scientists aim to turn body signals into pain meter for IBS sufferers
NCT ID NCT06381921
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new way to measure abdominal pain in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Researchers will record heart rate, sweat, and muscle signals from a belt worn around the belly. They hope to create an objective pain index that could help doctors better understand and treat pain. The study involves 120 adults with IBS and healthy volunteers.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a reliable, objective way to measure visceral pain, improving pain assessment and treatment monitoring for IBS.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The new index may not prove accurate or practical in real-world settings.
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