Mindfulness or diet? study aims to soothe IBS without drugs
NCT ID NCT05630703
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to compare a mindfulness-based eating awareness program with the standard low-FODMAP diet for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The goal was to see which approach better improves IBS symptoms. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 and over * Meets Rome IV criteria for diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) * Has legal and mental capacity to understand and sign an informed consent document * Access to a computer or smart device with internet Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Active malignancy in the previous five years * Current or prior history of alcohol or drug abuse as defined by clinician * Any history of eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia * Taking yoga or with prior history of mindfulness therapy within 3 months of enrollment * Currently on a fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet * Psychiatric illnesses other than depression or anxiety disorder * Nausea or vomiting
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