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:

• People aged between 21 and 70 years old (male or female)
• People who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), mixed-type IBS (IBS-M), or functional diarrhoea, according to specific medical criteria called the Rome III definition — this involves stomach pain or discomfort on at least three days per month for the last three months, with symptoms starting at least six months ago, along with certain patterns in bowel habits (confirm with trial site)
• People who have had a colonoscopy with a normal (negative) result within the past five years
• People who are able to read and complete questionnaires
• People who have provided written consent to participate

Who may not be able to join:

• People with known conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, lactose intolerance, coeliac disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, cancer, immune system disorders, autoimmune diseases, serious liver or kidney problems, or other known causes of stomach pain, diarrhoea, or constipation
• People who have had surgery involving the small or large intestine, or who have had their appendix, uterus, or gallbladder removed in the past six months
• People with a known serious mental illness, or whose psychiatric medication type or dose has changed in the last three months in a way that could affect their ability to make decisions about participating
• People who have an active infection at the time of joining the trial
• People who have used prebiotics, probiotics, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatory medicines within the past two weeks
• People who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding

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