STUDY ON IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!

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Andrea Shin, MD

Primary Investigator

STUDY ON IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
Not Recruiting
18 years - 65 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study

Researchers at Indiana University are looking for adults to take part in a study examining the relationship between the bile acids, fatty acids and bacteria that are present in the intestines.

Adults WITH and WITHOUT Irritable bowel syndrome will be compared to help improve diagnosis and targeted therapies for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Detailed description of study

Who is Eligible
  • Adults ages 18-65
  • Have IBS with diarrhea or constipation OR
  • Are in overall good health with no history of gastrointestinal (GI) disease
What is Involved
  • Study participation lasts 2 weeks and involves 2 in-person visits to University Hospital in Indianapolis. 
  • During this study, you will undergo one-time x-ray examination of your stomach to measure the motor function of the colon after swallowing tiny harmless rings (called a Sitz Marker Test) and complete diet and bowel diaries. 
  • The study team will provide the study materials to you using limited contact at a time that is convenient for you. 
  • You will receive compensation for completing all study tasks.
How To Participate
**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY, please submit your information using the provided form below.  
 
**You may also reach out to the study team directly at (317) 278-9296 or gisurvey@iupui.edu

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,irritable bowel syndrome,IBS,bowel,diarrhea,constipation,gastrointestinal
  • Age: 18 years - 65 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Adults ages 18-65
  • Have IBS with diarrhea or constipation OR
  • Are in overall good health with no history of gastrointestinal (GI) disease

Updated on 01 Aug 2024. Study ID: 1606244063

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