Researchers are trying to determine the best course of action regarding the dietary management with a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP diet) for irritable bowel syndrome.
An analysis of different educational programs providing information on the low FODMAP diet will be performed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
49
Education on low FODMAP diet is provided in person by a registered dietitian who is an expert on the low FODMAP diet
Education on low FODMAP diet is provided by an on-line program via a link sent through email
Education on low FODMAP diet is provided through printed handout material at the initial visit.
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Improvement in IBS symptoms
Change in IBS symptoms will be measured from baseline to the end of study using the validated IBS symptoms severity scale (IBS-SS). This is a visual analog scale from 0-100. The primary outcome measure is improvement in symptom scores from end of study to baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, end of study approximately 8 to 10 weeks
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Education on low FODMAP diet is provided in a dietitian-led group setting