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Can a special diet soothe tummy troubles in kids with IBS?

NCT ID NCT06618677

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a low FODMAP diet (limiting certain carbs) can reduce stomach pain and bloating in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Seventy children aged 4–18 followed either a low or standard FODMAP diet for two weeks, then switched after a break. Researchers measured symptoms and checked gut bacteria and waste products to see how the diet works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
low FODMAP diet
What this could lead to
If successful, this diet could become a standard, drug-free way to reduce abdominal pain and bloating in children with IBS.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 70 children. Dietary changes can be hard to follow, and results may not apply to all kids with IBS.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

4 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: a) age between 4 and 18 years; b) diagnosis of IBS according to Rome IV criteria; c) absence of other organic diseases; d) feeding via the oral route; e) ability to read and comprehend any employed questionnaires/scales; f) signed informed consent; Exclusion Criteria: a) organic disease b)some other FGID (not IBS) or lactose intolerance c) having already followed an exclusion diet d)in case of pregnancy e)eating disorders f) prior surgery of the gastrointestinal tract g) neurodevelopmental disabilities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders IBS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric Department "B Trambusti" Ospedale Giovanni XXIII Via Amendola 270

    Bari, Ba, 70126, Italy

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