Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:12 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:12 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00587860
Brief Summary:
This study is being done to see if St. John's wort helps people with irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as "IBS". St. John's wort is a herbal supplement derived from the St. John's wort plant. It has been shown to be helpful in several medical conditions such as depression as well as other pain syndromes.
Detailed Description:
Eligibility criteria:
1. Established diagnosis of IBS
2. 18-70 years of age
4\) U.S. resident 5) English-speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires) 6) Able to participate in all aspects of the study
You will be asked to do the following:
* Undergo a screening interview and physical examination
* Take a urine pregnancy test (if applicable)
* Take a study pill twice daily for 12 weeks(3 months)
* Complete daily symptom diaries and bi-weekly questionnaires for 12 weeks.
* Complete a questionnaire at 6 months after the active phase of the study is over.
Study:
NCT00587860
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00587860