Pilot Study of the Physiological Effects of an Integrative Medicine Approach in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: OtherTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
The typical goal of the integrative medicine approach is to develop an individualized plan to help restore homeostasis to the gastrointestinal system targeting a reduction in inflammation as an important element in helping to relieve symptoms. One of the most problematic issues though is to determin...
The typical goal of the integrative medicine approach is to develop an individualized plan to help restore homeostasis to the gastrointestinal system targeting a reduction in inflammation as an important element in helping to relieve symptoms. One of the most problematic issues though is to determine where in the GI tract the inflammation is occurring and then evaluating improvements in inflammation as any intervention proceeds. Participants will undergo a small battery of diagnostic tests that include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET). A secondary goal of this study is to evaluate the utility of FDG PET-MRI for assessing reductions in inflammation in patients managed with an integrative medicine approach based upon diet and nutritional counselling.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT03370614
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Andrew B. Newberg, MD Thomas Jefferson University