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New diet rivals low FODMAP for gut relief

NCT ID NCT06338189

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Suffolk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new diet called 5Ad against the well-known low FODMAP diet in 52 adults with ongoing stomach issues like bloating, pain, and irregular bowel movements. Each person tried both diets for a week, with a break in between. The goal was to see if the 5Ad diet works as well as the low FODMAP diet to reduce symptoms and fatigue.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2022

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals are eligible for the study if all of the following criteria are met: * Suffers chronically from either constipation, diarrhoea, or an alternation of both, bloating, flatulence or abdominal pain, incomplete defecation, straining and bowel urgency. * Symptoms must be present for ≥ 2 times per week, with symptom onset occurring at least 3 months prior to participation. * Participants taking prescribed medications which may affect bowel function are included only if the intake is maintained throughout the entire intervention period. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria are met: * Pregnant. * Known underlying pathology (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease). * History of abdominal/gastrointestinal surgery within 1 year prior to participation. * History of antibiotic use in the last 6 weeks prior to participation. * Allergic to the foods specified in both the 5Ad diet and the low FODMAP diet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Food Intolerance functional colonic disease irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Food intolerance Food intolerance syndromes Functional bowel disorder Irritable bowel syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Suffolk

    Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, United Kingdom

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