Clinical trial: A Mediterranean diet is feasible and improves gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome.

Heidi M StaudacherSophie MahoneyKim CanaleRachelle S OpieAmy LoughmanDaniel SoLauren BeswickChris HairFelice N Jacka

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2023)

A Mediterranean diet is feasible in IBS and leads to improvement in gastrointestinal and psychological symptoms. Although this study was unblinded, these findings together with the broader benefits of the Mediterranean diet, provide strong impetus for future research in IBS. Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12620001362987.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
clinical trial
sleep quality
phase ii
open label
study protocol
phase iii
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
patient reported