Clinical trial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Official title IBS Skin Patch Test Food Allergy Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06288672
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if skin patch testing can identify food allergies in people with IBS and whether avoiding those foods changes IBS symptoms.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
- What's involved
- You will have three visits over 4‑5 days to place and read skin patches with 80 foods, then you will follow a diet that either avoids foods you are allergic to or avoids foods you are not allergic to for 16 weeks, and finally complete an online questionnaire.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 16 weeks plus three short office visits in the first week.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed by a primary care provider, gastroenterologist or allergist; or
- meeting the Rome IV IBS diagnostic criteria by history and having suboptimally or poorly controlled IBS symptoms.
You likely can't join if
- Under age 18 years
- Pregnant
- Severe rash
- Receiving any cortisone-containing or any of the following immunosuppressive medications within two weeks prior to patch testing or plan to do so any...
- Incapable of completing all parts of the 18-week screening period and study, including following the dietary instructions and completing all text or...
- Exposure of back to the sun in the 2 weeks prior to patch testing Unable or unwilling to discontinue the low FODMAP diet, if relevant, starting 1...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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