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Nursing Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 2008 - NCT00907790-98195 (Clinical Trial 293897)
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Seattle |
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WA |
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98195 |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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The aim of this study is test the efficacy of a comprehensive self-management therapy to
decrease abdominal pain/discomfort and improve quality of life in patients with irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to IBS patients receiving their usual care.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women must be: 18-70 years old, have had symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS) at least 6 mo prior to their diagnosis, and have had their diagnosis for at
least 6 months, and the diagnosis had to be made by a health care provider (e.g.,
internist, gastroenterologist, family, nurse practitioner, physician assistant).
- In addition, the subjects must be experiencing IBS symptoms as described in the
Rome-III criteria.161 That is recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days
a mo in the last 3 mo associated with 2 or more of the following: improvement with
defecation, onset associated with a change in frequency or form (appearance) of their
stool.
- Adults 50 or older must have a negative colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, abdominal
ultrasonography, or barium enema.
- Anyone with a "red flag" symptom (e.g., lost 10 lbs without trying, blood in stool,
anemia) will be contacted for additional clarification.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants will be excluded if they are taking the following medications:
antibiotics, daily use of anticholinergics, tricyclic antidepressants,
calcium-channel blockers
- Have a medical history of abdominal surgery (except appendectomy, Caesarian section,
tubal ligation, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, or abdominal wall hernia
repair)
- Active organic GI disease, gluten intolerance (celiac disease), or chronic moderate
to severe pain condition (e.g., low back pain, fibromyalgia)
- Recent travel to regions with endemic parasitic diseases
- Current mental health disorders (psychosis, bipolar disorder, current moderate to
severe depressive episode, suicide attempt, drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
within 2yrs)
- Cardiac valvular disease, immune compromised immunologic disorders (e.g., autoimmune
conditions)
- Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to get pregnant in the next year
- Subjects will be screened for the use of antibiotics or probiotic supplements,
consumption of yogurt with live Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium, or other fermented
foods (e.g., kefir and kim-chee) during the previous month. If they have, a wash-out
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University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
Primary Contact:
Monica E Jarrett, PhD
Email: jarrett@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-543-2348
Secondary Contact:
Monica E Jarrett, PhD
Email: jarrett@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-543-2348 |
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| Date Processed: |
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March 16, 2010 |
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