Online Low-FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Impact of an Online Service Offering Personalized Low-FODMAP Menus With Nutritional Support on Quality of Life and Control of Physical and Psychological Symptoms in People With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

This study aimed to assess the impact of implementing the low Fermentable Oligo-, Di- and Monosaccharides, And Polyols (FODMAP) diet, through an online educational service platform, on the quality of life of patients living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A prospective single-group intervention pilot study involving patients with IBS from two hospitals was conducted. Participants followed the low FODMAP diet using a web-based platform for 6 months. The IBS quality of life questionnaire (IBS-QoL), the IBS symptom severity scoring system (IBS-SSS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y (STAI) were completed at baseline, after the restriction phase and after reintroduction phase.

Inclusion Criteria:

• have a diagnosis of IBS according to the Rome IV criteria by a gastroenterologist within the past three months
• understand French
• have an Internet access and a Facebook© account with a self-reported familiarity to use them

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients suffering from a known eating or mental health disorder
• body mass index under 18.5 kg/m2
• type 1 or 2 diabetes
• pregnancy
• other chronic gastrointestinal diseases, except gastroesophageal reflux