Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
irritable bowel syndrome, pediatric, mediterranean diet, childhood, ibs, treatment
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to observe pediatric patients with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). The main question it aims to answer are: * adherence to the Mediterranean diet of children with IBS * in patients not adhering to the Mediterranean diet, evaluate the efficacy of the nutritional intervention Participants will be visited, blood samples will be taken, abdomen ultrasound and they will answer questionnaires.
Detailed description
The goal of this observational study is to observe pediatric patients with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). the diagnosis of IBS will be placed in reference to the Rome IV criteria. To make a diagnosis, at least 2 of: * abdominal pain for at least 4 days per month associated with one or more of: pain associated with bowel movements, change in bowel frequency, change in stool consistency must be present. * In children with constipation, pain persists as the constipation resolves. * The symptoms are not explained by another medical condition. Participants will be visited, blood samples will be taken, abdomen ultrasound if necessary will be performed and they will answer questionnaires. The main question it aims to answer are: * adherence to the Mediterranean diet of children with IBS * in patients not adhering to the Mediterranean diet, evaluate the efficacy of the nutritional intervention. if BMI between 5 and 85, nutritional education will be carried out for a healthy and correct diet. If BMI between 85 and 95 or greater than 95, personalized Mediterranean food scheme.
Interventions
OTHERdieta mediterranea
nutritional education or Mediterranean food scheme
Sponsors
University of Roma La Sapienza
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
\- diagnosis of IBS, based on Rome IV criteria.
Exclusion criteria
* use of NSAIDs in the last 3 months; * allergies or intolerances; * recent diagnosis (last 3 months) of bacterial or parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract; * psychiatric diseases; * chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pediatric patients with IBS adherence to the Mediterranean diet | Day 0 | adherent patients on enrolled patients |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| How many pediatric IBS patients who do not adhere to the Mediterranean diet, respond to nutritional intervention? | Day 7 | Pediatric IBS patients who do not adhere to the Mediterranean diet will be instructed in a correct diet according to the Mediterranean diet or they will have a personalized diet and then the Rome IV criteria will be re-evaluated |
Contacts
Primary ContactGiulia Muzi
Outcome results
None listed