This study aims to revolutionise the treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C). We’re investigating the safety, efficacy and impact of a novel intestinal microbiota product. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial will involve participants with IBS-C, living in the UK. Participants will attend 6 in-person clinic visits, taking capsules on specific days and completing basic tests to assess its effects on IBS-C symptoms and the gut microbiome. Join us in reshaping the future of IBS treatment and be part of this pioneering study.
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Past studies
Investigating the effects of probiotics in the microbiome of healthy people
Probiotic supplements contain live bacteria and/or yeast but previous studies have shown that probiotic supplements do not change the gut microbiome in healthy adults. We gave 41 healthy adults a multi-strain probiotic for 8 weeks and looked at the gut microbiome before and after. Whilst probiotic supplementation did not change the overall diversity of the gut microbiome in our healthy adults, some changes in functional pathways of the gut microbiome were seen. Whether these functional changes are beneficial needs to be elucidated in future studies.
Investigating the use of alginates (Gaviscon) during previnvestigation PPI wash-out and their impact on compliance and symptoms
People need to stop proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and lansoprazole, for one week before reflux testing. However, this can lead to troublesome symptoms including heartburn. We randomized people to take a regimen of Gaviscon liquid four times per day (once after every meal and once before bed) or to use Gaviscon as and when required. The people taking the structured regimen of Gaviscon experienced less symptoms. Future studies can look to see if this can help people to come off PPI medications.
Investigating enzyme-rich malt extract (ERME™) for the treatment of chronic constipation
Fibre is recommended in people with constipation but increasing fibre can lead to other symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort. Enzyme-rich malt extract (ERME) is a food supplement made from barley grain. We gave 20 people with constipation ERME (around one tablespoon with food for four weeks). Taking ERME appeared to help constipation and reduce daily symptoms of abdominal pain and bloating. This study was open-label and so future randomized, controlled studies are required.
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