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CBT + Low FODMAP Diet for IBS
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Led By Robert J. Shulman, MD
Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
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Study Summary
This trial is testing whether biomarkers can predict which children with IBS will respond better to CBT or the low FODMAP diet.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 7-12 with functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS, who experience abdominal pain without an organic cause. They must understand English due to the nature of assessments and treatments involved. Kids with past bowel surgery, chronic diseases like Crohn's or diabetes, developmental disorders, or those already on FODMAP diets or CBT are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to determine if certain biomarkers can predict whether a child would benefit more from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or a Low FODMAP Diet for managing symptoms of pediatric chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal issues.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not medication-based interventions, side effects may include discomfort from dietary changes in the low FODMAP diet group and emotional distress during cognitive behavioral therapy sessions as children learn to manage their pain.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary outcome measures
Symptom Improvement
Other outcome measures
Improvement in quality of life
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Low FODMAP dietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Low FODMAP diet
Group II: Cognitive Behavioral TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of WashingtonOTHER
1,740 Previous Clinical Trials
1,847,420 Total Patients Enrolled
Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,002,002 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert J. Shulman, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBaylor College of Medicine
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child has had surgery on their intestines before.Kids who cannot be chosen at random to follow the low FODMAP diet for some reason.My child follows a vegetarian diet.Children with autism, significant delays in development, psychosis, or a history of bipolar disorder are not eligible.My child is 7-12 years old with stomach pain not caused by a physical illness.My child has a diagnosed GI disorder like Crohn's disease.My child has not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 2 months.My child has a chronic condition with stomach or bowel symptoms.My child has a serious long-term illness like diabetes.My child does not speak only Spanish.My child is significantly under the average height or weight for their age.My child is currently on the FODMAP Diet or receiving CBT.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group 2: Low FODMAP diet
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is it feasible to enroll in this experimentation right now?
"Affirmative. The records on clinicaltrials.gov verify that, as of November 17th 2021, this research is still recruiting participants. Initially posted in February 2019, the trial seeks to enrol 250 individuals at 2 different sites."
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Is enrollment restricted to individuals below the age of 35 for this experiment?
"According to the parameters of this clinical trial, children aged between 7 and 12 are eligible for enrolment."
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How many individuals are contributing to this research endeavor?
"Indeed, the data on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical research is currently enrolling potential participants. Initially posted on February 22nd 2019 and last modified on November 17th 2021, 250 patients need to be recruited from 2 sites."
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Are there any particular criteria for potential participants of this research?
"This clinical trial will accept 250 participants who are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and aged between 7 to 12 years old."
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