gastrointestinal discomfort irritable bowel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Food supplements (probiotics) for 4 periods of 1 week each, sugar tests with
subsequent urine collection, gastroduodenoscopy (intestinal investigation)
Sponsors
Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: no gastrointestinal complaints age between 18 and 65 yrs BMI between 20 and 30 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: medication, except oral contraceptives major abdominal surgery interfering with gastrointestinal function in the 180 days prior to study smoking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Effects on immune modulation. Measurement of IL-10 and IL-12 production 2. Effect on intestinal epithelial permeability. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Effects on epithelial gene regulation, tight junction modulation 2. Effects on peripheral markers of immune regulation, immune parameters | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed