Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:15 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:15 AM
NCT ID:
NCT06847360
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 - 29 years of age;
* Men and women;
* Diagnosis of IBS from a healthcare provider with current report of pain (volunteers asked to bring provider-verification of IBS diagnosis based on Rome IV criteria to initial study appointment);
* Experiencing moderate pain (≥3 out of 10 on numeric rating scale \[NRS\]) at least 4 days of the week and lasting previous three months;
* Daily access to a computer connected to the internet; and
* Able to read and speak English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other chronic pain condition;
* Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease;
* Diabetes mellitus;
* severe psychiatric condition requiring inpatient treatment in previous 6 months;
* Pregnancy or lactation;
* Regular use of opioids or other illicit substances;
* use of probiotics or antibiotics within 2 weeks from enrollment; and
* any other conditions/contraindications that prohibit the application of taVNS including but not limited to any current or past history of cardiovascular disorders, recent ear trauma, and metal implants above the level of the neck.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
29 Years
Study:
NCT06847360
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT06847360