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Dietary Supplement

Chitin Fiber for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (GGG Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Tiffany Weir, MSc,PhD
Research Sponsored by Colorado State University
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Must have
Participants must be 18 years of age or older with a medical diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and/or recurrent abdominal pain greater than 1 time per week persistent for at least 3 months while also meeting 2 of the 3 criteria for IBS diagnosis according to the Rome IV assessment
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up the time commitment for the study is approximately two and a half months, during which participants will spend ~1 hour (15-20 min/visit) at clinic appointments, eat small chocolate bars containing either the cricket chitin or a maltodextrin placebo daily
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GGG Trial Summary

This trial aims to investigate the effects of consuming cricket-derived chitin on individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Previous research has shown that consuming cricket powder may have prebiotic effects and

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Participants will consume cricket-derived chitin daily to see if it helps their gut health and quality of life. To join, they must be adults diagnosed with IBS.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of consuming 4 grams of cricket-derived chitin fiber versus a placebo over 30 days on gut health in IBS patients. It aims to see if this unique form of fiber can reduce symptoms and inflammation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include allergic reactions due to insect protein, digestive discomfort or changes in bowel habits given that the intervention involves dietary fiber.

GGG Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 18 and have been diagnosed with IBS or have had stomach pain more than once a week for the last 3 months.

GGG Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~the time commitment for the study is approximately two and a half months, during which participants will spend ~1 hour (15-20 min/visit) at clinic appointments, eat small chocolate bars containing either the cricket chitin or a maltodextrin placebo daily
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the time commitment for the study is approximately two and a half months, during which participants will spend ~1 hour (15-20 min/visit) at clinic appointments, eat small chocolate bars containing either the cricket chitin or a maltodextrin placebo daily for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures
Examine the impact that consuming 4 grams of cricket-derived chitin daily for 30 days has on the gut microbiota, intestinal and systemic markers of inflammation, and symptom severity and quality of life in individuals with IBS.

GGG Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Chitin FiberActive Control1 Intervention
Chitin Fiber
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Maltodextrin

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonOTHER
1,196 Previous Clinical Trials
3,162,391 Total Patients Enrolled
Colorado State UniversityLead Sponsor
129 Previous Clinical Trials
38,221 Total Patients Enrolled
Tiffany Weir, MSc,PhDPrincipal InvestigatorColorado State University
~3 spots leftby Aug 2024
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