IBS study: does weak starch digestion spike gut troubles?
NCT ID NCT07309601
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who have a reduced ability to break down starch and sugar due to low enzyme levels. Researchers want to see if these individuals have a smaller rise in blood sugar after a meal and more bowel symptoms compared to those with normal enzyme function. Participants will eat a sugary breakfast and have blood samples taken over two hours. The goal is to better understand how gene variants affect digestion and symptoms in IBS.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 70 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2030
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- 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 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) * Gene testing has been conducted regarding genes regulating the production of sucrase-isomaltase ensymes in previous dietary interventions using the starch- and sucrose reduced diet (SSRD) or multi-center study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, bile salt malabsorption, gastroenteritis or enteric dysmotility * Severe food allergy * Serious heart-, lung-, cardiovascular-, malignant- or mental illness * Ongoing eating disorder * Pregnancy * Recent major gastrointestinal surgery * Alcohol and/or drug addiction
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Locations
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Skåne University Hospital
RECRUITINGMalmö, Skåne County, 20502, Sweden
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