Irritable Bowel Syndrome Clinical Trial

About IBS

With IBS, the gut does not function normally, even though nothing shows up on a scan or biopsy. People usually deal with abdominal pain that comes and goes, along with bowel habits that vary between diarrhea, constipation, or both. There is no single test for it. Doctors look at how long the symptoms have lasted and what pattern they follow, often using the Rome IV guidelines to make the call. No one knows exactly what causes IBS, but diet, a sensitive gut, and the connection between the gut and nervous system are thought to contribute.

What the Study Involves

This study evaluates an investigational IBS treatment, looking at both effectiveness and how well people tolerate it over time. Taking part means:

• Symptom Tracking: Keeping a daily log of abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel changes.
• Clinic Visits: Getting a physical exam and going over your symptom notes with the study team.
• Safety Monitoring: The team stays alert for side effects throughout treatment.
• Diagnostic Screening: A screening visit upfront confirms your IBS diagnosis and checks for other conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

Every protocol sets its own criteria, but you are likely a candidate if:

• You are 18 or older.
• You have been diagnosed with IBS, or you have had abdominal pain at least once a week for the past three months along with a change in your stool habits.
• You have not been diagnosed with another GI condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.
• You can keep a daily symptom diary, make it to scheduled visits, and are not currently part of another clinical trial.

Not sure where you stand? Give us a call. Our staff can go over your history and let you know if you qualify.

What to Expect as a Participant

Taking part is a real commitment, and we make sure it is recognized:

• Compensation: You will be compensated for your time for study visits. Rideshare services such as Uber can be arranged for assistance with transportation at no cost to you.
• Close Medical Attention: Regular check-ins with our study team, at no cost to you.
• Contributing to Future Care: Trials like this one help bring new treatment options to patients who have not found relief elsewhere.

Study Goals

Researchers primarily want to know whether this treatment helps ease IBS symptoms. Beyond that, the study keeps an eye on tolerability and collects longer-term data on how symptoms behave once treatment wraps up.

How to Participate

Getting started is simple. Reach out to our research team, and someone will walk you through the details and set up a screening visit if it seems like a fit. Call (972) 216-5100 and we can tell you whether you qualify.

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