Irritable Bowel Syndrome study: Biofeedback
Official title Visible Abdominal Distension
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06369753
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a simple, non‑instrumented biofeedback training can lessen abdominal distension compared with a placebo control.
- Who it's for
- Adults who regularly show visible abdominal bloating during meals.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to either a biofeedback group, where they learn to control abdominal and chest muscles using a video guide, or a placebo group that receives sham measurements and a small glucose pill. Both groups do three training sessions in the first three weeks and then perform the exercises or take the pill before each meal for four weeks.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts four weeks, with three initial training sessions and daily exercises or pill intake before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- episodes of visible abdominal distension triggered by meal ingestion
You likely can't join if
- organic cause detected by clinical work-up
- constipation
- abdominal distension not confirmed by the 7-day clinical questionnaires in the pre- intervention evaluation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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 to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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