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Virtual Dietitian Consults for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 5 months post-randomization

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if virtual dietician-delivered dietary interventions are effective for patients with IBS.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who have regular abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. Participants need to have access to a device for virtual dietary education and be willing to change their diet.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if IBS symptoms can be improved through virtual dietary education provided by dietitians. This includes one-on-one consultations, online group sessions, and possibly app-based support.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves dietary advice rather than medication, side effects are not typical as with drugs. However, participants may experience discomfort adjusting to new diets or stress from lifestyle changes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 5 months post randomization

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~5 months post randomization

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5 months post randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

IBS Specific Quality of Life

IBS Symptom Severity

Number of Modules accessed

+12 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: virtual dietitian consults for IBS patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This arm will receive consults with a virtual dietitian (60 minutes initial + 4 x30-minute follow-up appointment) by a dietitian who has had additional training in the dietary management of IBS.

Group II: pre-existing online group education program for IBSActive Control1 Intervention

This arm will be enrolled in the online course run by Happy Bellies Nutrition https://www.happybelliesnutrition.com/ibs-gentle-group-program. The Happy Bellies nutrition course has 5.5 hours of total video content and optional biweekly group calls via Zoom (45-minutes per session). This course is designed to take 12 weeks to complete. The participants would have access to the content for one year.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor

258 Previous Clinical Trials

83,778 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Irritable Bowel Syndrome

120 Patients Enrolled for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Research Nova ScotiaUNKNOWN

2 Previous Clinical Trials

219 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What criteria must a person meet in order to be considered for this clinical trial?

"This clinical trial is seeking 76 individuals who have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome for the past 3 months and are between 18-65 years old. In order to be eligible, they must demonstrate recurrent abdominal pain at least once a week that coincides with changes in frequency or appearance of stool; express willingness to adjust dieting habits; and possess access to virtual dietary education platforms."

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Is this research endeavor actively seeking participants?

"Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this clinical research is recruiting participants as of current date. This study was initially reported on May 16th 2023 and has had its data updated recently, November 24th 2023."

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What is the expected enrollment rate of this clinical research?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the research trial is currently accepting participants. First posted on May 16th 2023 and recently updated on November 24th 2023, this experiment requires 76 individuals across a single site."

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Is this experimental procedure available to those over the age of fifty?

"This clinical trial seeks participants aged 18 to 65. As an alternative, there are 394 trials available for those under the legal age and 1,087 studies catering to seniors."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Evaluating the Impact of Including Virtual Dietary Education Within an Electronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pathway

Jennifer Jones 2023. "Evaluating the Impact of Including Virtual Dietary Education Within an Electronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome Pathway". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05721742.

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