FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

This study tested two diet approaches for people with a common stomach condition called functional dyspepsia, where meals cause pain, fullness, or bloating. About 60 adults tried either standard tips (small meals, less caffeine and fatty foods) or a low FODMAP diet (avoiding cert…

This study tested whether a mobile app with guided imagery therapy could help children aged 7 to 12 with ongoing stomach pain. Four children used the app for 8 weeks, listening to 10-15 minute sessions most days. The goal was to see if the app could reduce pain frequency and inte…

This study tested whether a low FODMAP diet (avoiding certain hard-to-digest carbs) can reduce belly pain and other IBS symptoms in children. 70 kids with IBS, aged 4 to 18, tried both a low FODMAP diet and a standard diet in a crossover design. Researchers measured symptom chang…

This study tested a small, non-invasive device placed on the ear to see if it could reduce nausea in teenagers with functional gastrointestinal disorders. 109 teens took part; half received an active nerve stimulator and half received an inactive one. The goal was to measure chan…

This study looked at nearly 500 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if they also have joint hypermobility (very flexible joints) and trouble digesting certain sugars (FODMAPs). Researchers tested breath, stool, and bowel function to find patterns that could help per…

This study looked at 163 children aged 7-12 with chronic abdominal pain to see if simple tests (biomarkers) could predict whether they would benefit more from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a low FODMAP diet. The goal was to personalize treatment and improve symptom relief…

This study tested a computer program that helps doctors diagnose and treat children with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) — common stomach and bowel issues without a clear physical cause. Researchers gave some clinics the full program and others only a screening tool…