Status:

UNKNOWN

Biomarkers of Diet-microbiota Interactions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

McMaster University

Conditions:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

Most patients suffering from the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report that ingestion of certain foods is a major trigger of symptoms, but the reason is unclear. Previous studies have shown that foods...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18-75 with IBS (Rome IV criteria) who have self-reported previous improvement in their IBS symptoms while on a low FODMAP diet, or when excluding certain high-FODMAP foods, or patients in whom histamine is expected to play a key role (either diagnosed with high histamine producing bacteria, or improved IBS symptoms after using antihistamines). Individuals should be able to swallow size 00 capsules.

Exclusion

  • Concurrent significant organic GI pathology (i.e. celiac, IBD, etc.)
  • Concurrent systemic disease (such as diabetes) and/or laboratory abnormalities considered by investigators to be risky or that could interfere with data collection
  • History of active cancer in the last 5 years, other than basal cell cancer
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Active or recent participation (\< 1 month) in a clinical study, except for SPOR IMAGINE
  • Use of antibiotics, probiotics, or ACE inhibitors during, or one month prior to the study
  • Use of new medications less than 4 weeks prior to the study.
  • Allergies to any of the ingredients used in the study
  • Any immune-compromising conditions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04364750

Start Date

July 15 2021

End Date

April 1 2024

Last Update

September 26 2023

Active Locations (2)

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McMaster University Medical Centre

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 3Z5

2

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2V7