Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
If joining as a "Case" (child with IBS):
- The child is between 8 and 18 years old (male or female)
- The child has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- A parent or guardian agrees to take part, and the child also agrees to take part
If joining as a "Control" (child without a bowel pain condition):
- The child is between 8 and 18 years old (male or female)
- The child has NOT been diagnosed with any abdominal (stomach) pain disorder
- A parent or guardian agrees to take part, and the child also agrees to take part
Who may not be able to join:
(This applies to both groups)
- The child has an allergy to adhesives (sticky materials, like those used in bandages or stickers)
- The child would not be able to follow along with how the study is set up (confirm with trial site)
- The child has taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- The child has been diagnosed with an inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder (a condition causing inflammation in the gut, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis)
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.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Alain Benitez, MD, MSTR, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania
Phone: 215-590-1000
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Gut myoelectric activity in children with IBS and controls using the non-invasive wireless patch system (WPS)
Can't join this trial?
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.