Prospective Observational Study of Naturopathic Approaches to IBS

Part of paid clinical trials in Portland, Oregon.

Sponsor
National University of Natural Medicine
Study ID
NCT06721624
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Naturopathic medicine — OTHER
    Whole system naturopathic medicine

Study Details

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition affecting about 4% of people worldwide and can significantly impact quality of life and healthcare costs. While there are medications available, few are consistently effective, leading many people with IBS to explore alternative treatments, including naturopathy. However, research on naturopathic approaches to IBS is limited. This study aims to describe how naturopathy is used to treat IBS and to collect preliminary data on changes in IBS symptoms before and after treatment. It will use a prospective, observational design without a control group, focusing on outcomes from individualized naturopathic care provided by licensed practitioners. Adult patients with diagnosed IBS or IBS-like symptoms will be recruited from naturopathic doctors affiliated with the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Participants' IBS symptoms will be assessed using validated tools (IBS-SSS and IBS-AR), and quality of life will be measured using the PROMIS-29 survey. Treatment details and any adverse effects will also be recorded. The main outcome will be the difference in symptoms and quality of life after 12 weeks of treatment. Results will be analyzed with statistical tests (p-value \< 0.05) and summarized. The findings from this pilot study will help fill knowledge gaps and provide a foundation for designing a more rigorous randomized controlled trial in the future.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 1, 2024
Status verified
Dec 2024
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2025
Completion
Nov 30, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

IBS Severity [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Helfgott Research Institute - National University of Natural MedicinePortlandOregon97201-

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