DOMINO trial post hoc analysis: evaluation of the diet effects on symptoms in IBS subtypes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut-brain interaction characterized by recurrent abdominal pain related to defecation and/or associated to a change in bowel habits. According to the stool type, four different IBS subtypes can be recognized, constipation predominant (IBS-C), diarrhea predominant (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and undefined (IBS-U). Patients report that their IBS symptoms are exacerbated by food. Thus, it is important to find a nutritional approach that could be effective in reducing IBS symptoms.

Objective

The present work is a post hoc analysis of the previously published DOMINO trial. It aimed to evaluate the effects of a self-instructed FODMAP-lowering diet smartphone application on symptoms and psychosocial aspects in primary ca

SUBMITTER: Di Rosa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11289810 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature