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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Ayurvedic Herbs in Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sponsored by Universität Duisburg-Essen

About this trial

Last updated 13 years ago

Study ID

11-4673 AHIB

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18+ Years
All
All

Not accepting

Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Ended 13 years ago

What is this trial about?

In the present study the investigators are trying to evaluate the effect of Murraya koenigii leaves, Punica granatum and Curcuma which is administered to the patients in a combined form as tea. This study will help to evaluate the effect of these preparations scientifically in improving the IBS symptoms.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Irritable Bowel Syndrome according to Rom-III

- Subtype Diarrhea or Alternating

- discomfort or pain > 1 times a week

- discomfort or pain > 4 on a Visual Analog Scale

No

Exclusion Criteria

- Inflammatory bowel diseases (test results necessary)

- Lactose, Fructose Malabsorption (test results necessary)

- Celiac Disease

- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

- Colectomy or Hemicolectomy >50cm

- Severe metabolic disorders, hormonal disorders, cardiac or respiratory failure, liver or renal diseases

- severe depression, psychotic or psychiatric disorders, substance abuse

- cancer within the last 5 years

- allergy to caraway

- acute inflammatory diseases