Effect of TU-100 in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 5g of Daikenchuto (TU-100) three times per day (Daikenchuto \[TU-100\] is a botanical agent that modulates gastrointestinal nerves), and placebo on rectal sensation (sensation ratings of urgency to defecate and sensation threshold for pain) in response to rectal balloon distension by barostat in patients with IBS.

Timeline

Start

2013-08

Primary completion

2015-03

Completion

2015-03

Drugs

Indications