Study of Diet, Gut Movement, and Symptoms in Children and Teens with Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating factors that influence symptoms in children aged 8 to 18 years with irritable bowel syndrome IBS. This observational study aims to understand how diet relates to IBS symptoms, identify motility patterns using a wearable patch, and explore the types of bacteria and chemicals in the gut and urine linked to IBS. The goal is to improve diet treatments and possibly develop personalized plans to help children feel better. Participants will wear a wireless patch on their abdomen that records gut activity and use an iPhone app to log symptoms and meals. The study has two groups children diagnosed with IBS and children without abdominal pain disorders as controls. Some participants undergoing dietary changes will complete study procedures before and after their diet intervention. During the study, children will wear the patch, answer questionnaires, provide stool and urine samples, and recall their diet over 24 hours. Researchers will measure gut myoelectric activity over approximately one year. Participation includes monitoring diet, symptoms, and motility patterns to better understand IBS, with safety and cooperation closely observed throughout the study period.

Diet and Motility in IBS