Pilot Study of the Physiological Effects of an Integrative Medicine Approach in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (NCT03370614)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Although underutilized, what is emerging as one of the best ways of evaluating inflammation in the body, particularly in difficult to observe regions, is through the use of Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET). FDG is taken up in the body much like glucose and is particularly taken up in areas of inflammation where there is increased metabolism. Therefore, this technology can be used to assess inflammation, and measure the reduction in inflammation as the result of integrative interventions that target dietary modifications designed to reduce inflammation. With this proposed study, we plan to use FDG PET-MRI technology to develop a more specific and sensitive approach for evaluating areas of inflammation associated with IBS and measuring improvements in that inflammation in response to effective integrative interventions.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Thomas Jefferson University, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Centers — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- IBS Group (OTHER)
- Healthy Control Group (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Thomas Jefferson University, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Centers — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Thomas Jefferson University, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Centers — Villanova, Pennsylvania
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
More studies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Assessment of Psilocybin (TRP-8802) in Concert With Psychotherapy in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — Boston, Massachusetts
- A Well-Being Intervention for People With IBS — Madison, Wisconsin
- Standardized Yoga & Meditation Program for Stress Reduction for Adolescents With Irritable Bowel Syndrome — Camden, New Jersey
- Defining Objective Markers of Compliance for Dietary Therapies in IBS — Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Mucosal and Microbiota Changes During Acute Campylobacteriosis — Rochester, Minnesota
Explore by condition: All Irritable Bowel Syndrome clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.