Understanding how diet and gut movement affect irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Implications of gastrointestinal motility and diet on irritable bowel syndrome associated symptoms
This study is looking at how what you eat affects your gut movement if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), using a special patch to track your gut activity and symptoms for a week while you keep a food diary, with the hope of finding out which foods might be causing your issues to help improve treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057116 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between gastrointestinal motility and dietary factors in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Using a non-invasive Wireless Patch System, the study will monitor gut activity and symptoms over a week while participants track their food intake. The goal is to identify specific dietary triggers and their impact on bowel function, which could lead to improved treatment strategies for IBS. By focusing on real-time data collection, the research aims to provide insights that traditional diagnostic methods may overlook.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, both adults and children, who experience symptoms related to food intake.
Not a fit: Patients with IBS who do not have dietary triggers or those with other gastrointestinal disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective dietary recommendations and treatments for patients suffering from IBS.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding dietary impacts on IBS symptoms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Benitez, Alain J — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Benitez, Alain J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.