Recruiting NA Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)

New treatment option for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)

Official title A Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Training in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06687057

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) are conditions characterized by chronic gastrointestinal symptoms without evidence of pathology. These disorders are believed to result from alterations in gut-brain communication.
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • presence of clinically significant anxiety symptoms (DASS-21 \> 4)
  • presence of symptoms related to Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (in English, known as Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)) (IBS-SSS...
  • obtaining informed consent to participate in the study;
  • Absence of organic gastrointestinal diseases: thus, they will be excluded if with a current or previous diagnosis of intestinal disease (e.g...
  • absence of clinical conditions including neurological disorders (previous head trauma, degenerative neurological disorders, stroke, etc.) and...

You likely can't join if

  • absence of clinically significant anxiety symptoms (DASS-21\< 4);
  • absence of symptoms related to Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (in English, known as Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs)) (IBS-SSS \<...
  • lack of obtaining Informed Consent to participate in the study;
  • presence of organic gastrointestinal diseases: therefore, they will be excluded if with a current or previous diagnosis of intestinal disease (e.g...
  • presence of clinical conditions including neurological disorders (previous head trauma, degenerative neurological disorders, stroke, etc.) and...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Milan, Italy

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Milan, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.