Brain zaps and probiotics: a new combo for IBS sufferers?
NCT ID NCT07172139
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS with either a gut relaxant (pinaverium bromide) or a probiotic (bifidobacteria) can better ease symptoms of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). About 140 adults with chronic abdominal pain and diarrhea will be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups for two weeks. The goal is to see if the combination works better than either approach alone, with a focus on reducing pain and improving stool consistency.
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), pinaverium bromide, and bifidobacterium probiotic
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new combination treatment that better relieves abdominal pain and diarrhea for people with IBS-D.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 140 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The brain stimulation and medications may cause mild side effects like headache or digestive upset, and the sham group helps check if benefits are real.
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