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Gut microflora-mucosal interactions may be involved in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Duolac7S in changing the colonic microflora and improve the symptoms in IBS sufferers. In all, 64 patients with Rome III positive diarrhea type IBS will complete a 6-week multiple centre controlled clinical trial. Patients will be randomized to receive either 2 capsules/day Duolac7S or 2 capsules/day placebo. IBS symptoms will be monitored and scored according to Likert scale. Changes in faecal microflora, stool frequency and form, quality of life (QOL) scores will be also monitored.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duolac 7S | Active Comparator |
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| starch capsule | Placebo Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolac7S | Dietary Supplement | 1 capsule two times everyday for 6 weeks |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| The improvement of IBS symptoms | IBS symptoms were recorded on diary cards every evening during the treatment periods. Abdominal pain, discomfort,urgency and bloating were recorded (score 0-10); stool frequency as number of stools per day; stool consistency according to Bristol stool scale form (score 1-7). | 6 weeks (symptom diary and weekly questionnaire) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in fecal microflora | baseline and after 6weeks | |
| Changes of biochemical marker | baseline and after 6weeks |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital | Seoul | Seoul | 135-720 | South Korea |
| Type | Date | Date Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Release | May 12, 2012 | |
| Reset | Jun 13, 2012 |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| May 12, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D043183 | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003109 | Colonic Diseases, Functional |
| D003108 | Colonic Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013213 | Starch |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005936 | Glucans |
| D001704 | Biopolymers |
| D011108 | Polymers |
| D046911 | Macromolecular Substances |
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| starch |
| Dietary Supplement |
1capsule two times everyday for 6 weeks |
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| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D004040 |
| Dietary Carbohydrates |
| D002241 | Carbohydrates |
| D011134 | Polysaccharides |