Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are between 18 and 75 years old
• You have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease and have been in remission (no active flare-up) for more than 3 months without using steroids
• Your doctor considers your Crohn's disease to currently be in remission
• Your blood or other tests show no signs of active inflammation at the start of the trial
• You experience gut symptoms similar to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as bloating or bowel changes, even though your Crohn's is in remission
• You have rated your abdominal pain at a certain level of discomfort on a simple rating scale (confirm with trial site)
• You have filled in study questionnaires accurately and completely during a warm-up period before joining (at least 75% completion required)
• You are willing to keep taking all your current medications at the same doses throughout the study
• You are taking certain medications like anti-spasmodics, probiotics, or antidepressants and have been on a stable dose for more than one month before joining
• You agree to keep your normal daily habits and lifestyle the same during the study
• You have read and signed the consent form agreeing to take part
• You are able to communicate with the study team and complete questionnaires
• You own a smartphone or tablet
• You are willing to attend all study visits and follow the study instructions
• If you could become pregnant, you agree to use an approved form of contraception throughout the study
• You are able to read and write in French

Who may not be able to join:

• You have other gut or digestive conditions alongside Crohn's disease, such as anal or perineal wounds, Crohn's-related conditions outside the gut, a history of colorectal cancer, abdominal radiotherapy, a narrowing of the intestine causing symptoms, or a history of substance dependence
• You have serious other health conditions, such as unstable heart disease, poorly controlled diabetes, or an unstable thyroid condition
• You have taken anti-inflammatory painkillers (like ibuprofen), steroids, opioids, or narcotic painkillers in the month before the study starts
• You have recently started a new diet or a new treatment for gut symptoms (such as probiotics, antidepressants, or antispasmodics) within one month before joining
• You are currently taking antibiotics or have taken them within the two weeks before joining
• You drink more alcohol than the recommended limit for this study (more than 3 drinks per day for men, or more than 2 drinks per day for women), or you use recreational drugs
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study
• You have taken part in another clinical trial within the last 3 months, or are currently in one
• You have a known allergy or sensitivity to any ingredient in the study product
• You are under a legal guardianship order or have had your personal freedoms restricted by a legal or administrative decision

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.