Zapping the brain to calm IBS pain: new trial tests magnetic pulses
NCT ID NCT06757491
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether low-frequency magnetic stimulation to a brain area linked to pain can reduce chronic visceral pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). 42 adults will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for two weeks. The goal is to see if this non-invasive treatment can safely ease symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to reduce chronic abdominal pain in people with IBS-D.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. The sham group mimics the experience, so the real effect may be modest or not last long.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
RECRUITINGSuzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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