Herbal extract eases IBS pain and bloating in small study
NCT ID NCT07576634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a standardized Boswellia extract (a herbal supplement) combined with patient education could reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like belly pain, bloating, and irregular bowel habits. Sixty adults with moderate IBS took the extract twice daily for 30 days and attended educational sessions on managing their condition. Researchers tracked symptoms and quality of life over one month to see if the approach helped.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to Rome III and Rome IV criteria Recurrent abdominal pain occurring at least once weekly during the preceding three months Presence of changes in stool frequency, stool form, or defecation associated with abdominal pain Participants reporting bloating as the primary symptom Exclusion Criteria: Adherence to special diets (low-fat, lactose-free, or gluten-free diets) within the past six months Food allergies such as soy, nuts, or seafood allergies Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Celiac disease Inflammatory bowel disease History of major gastrointestinal surgery, including colonic surgery or cholecystectomy Bloody diarrhea, hematochezia, or melena Recent antibiotic use Presence of alarming gastrointestinal symptoms Severe renal disease Severe hepatic disease Pregnancy Breastfeeding
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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