Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 to 75 years old
- People who have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Healthy volunteers who have no history of gut or digestive diseases or symptoms
- People who do not follow any special diet, except vegetarians, who may still be eligible (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, certain types of abdominal cancer, or thyroid or liver problems
- People who have had abdominal surgery or radiation treatment to the abdomen within the past 6 months (though removal of the gallbladder or a caesarean section may be exceptions — confirm with trial site)
- People who have taken prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medicines known to affect gut function — such as opioids, anti-inflammatory drugs, or certain antidepressants — within the past 6 months (for healthy volunteers) or within 2 days of the study (for people with IBS). People on low, stable doses of antidepressants taken consistently for more than one month may be an exception (confirm with trial site)
- People who use Ozempic or similar medications
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who have taken antibiotics within the past 3 months
- People who have used prebiotics or probiotics within the 2 weeks before the study starts
- People who have smoked or used tobacco regularly within the past 6 months
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Total fecal bile acids; Total fecal short chain fatty acids; Individual fecal short chain fatty acids; Fecal microbial population; Fecal inulin
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.