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Virtual Dietitian Consults for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 months post-randomization
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Study Summary

This trial will test if virtual dietician-delivered dietary interventions are effective for patients with IBS.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who have regular abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. Participants need to have access to a device for virtual dietary education and be willing to change their diet.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if IBS symptoms can be improved through virtual dietary education provided by dietitians. This includes one-on-one consultations, online group sessions, and possibly app-based support.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves dietary advice rather than medication, side effects are not typical as with drugs. However, participants may experience discomfort adjusting to new diets or stress from lifestyle changes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 months post-randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5 months post-randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
IBS Specific Quality of Life
IBS Symptom Severity
Number of Modules accessed
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: virtual dietitian consults for IBS patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm will receive consults with a virtual dietitian (60 minutes initial + 4 x30-minute follow-up appointment) by a dietitian who has had additional training in the dietary management of IBS.
Group II: pre-existing online group education program for IBSActive Control1 Intervention
This arm will be enrolled in the online course run by Happy Bellies Nutrition https://www.happybelliesnutrition.com/ibs-gentle-group-program. The Happy Bellies nutrition course has 5.5 hours of total video content and optional biweekly group calls via Zoom (45-minutes per session). This course is designed to take 12 weeks to complete. The participants would have access to the content for one year.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor
263 Previous Clinical Trials
84,870 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Irritable Bowel Syndrome
120 Patients Enrolled for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Research Nova ScotiaUNKNOWN
2 Previous Clinical Trials
219 Total Patients Enrolled
~29 spots leftby Mar 2025
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