A Study of Virtual Reality and Linaclotide for IBS-C (NCT05796388)
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Virtual Reality in Combination With Linaclotide for the Treatment of Adults With IBS and Constipation Predominance
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to determine if adult patients with IBS-C will report an overall greater improvement in IBS symptoms and quality of life when treated with a combination of linaclotide (standard of care medication) and immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy compared to those treated with linaclotide and sham (placebo) VR therapy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (904) 953-6970
Email: lacy.brian@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.