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Food and their components are often reported as gastrointestinal (GI) symptom triggers in patients with IBS. The current interest in dietary management in IBS, has largely focused on the negative effect of poorly absorbed and subsequently fermented carbohydrates (FODMAP - Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols). These unabsorbed carbohydrates can generate GI symptoms through osmosis, with increased amount of fluid in the gut lumen, and via modification of gut microbiota composition and function (fermentation and production of gas). Studies assessing diets low in FODMAPs have shown promising results in symptom improvement in some IBS patients, but not in all. The low FODMAP diet, as it is used today, is restrictive and difficult for patients to accommodate in their daily life. Moreover, the effect of this diet on microbiota composition and function is not defined, and there are also concerns that restrictive diets may lead to nutritional inadequacy. Fructan is a specific FODMAP which is built of fructose polymers. Examples of foods that contain fructans are wheat, onion, garlic and banana. The daily dietary intake of fructans varies approximately between 3 and 6 grams. Fructans are potential triggers of GI symptoms in IBS however, they are currently also used as prebiotic supplements. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that low dosages of fructans do not worsen GI symptoms, but they do increase the beneficial bifidobacteria. It remains unclear whether the potential benefits of fructans outweigh the potential harmful effects in patients with IBS. The investigators are aiming to assess the effects of fructans, as well as predictive factors and mechanisms involved, and to compare with placebo in IBS patients. The investigators will assess GI symptom severity, visceral sensitivity, intestinal gas production, gut immunity and microbiota, and metabolites produced in the gut.


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NCT number NCT04830410
Study type Interventional
Source Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Contact Magnus Simrén, MD, PhD
Phone +46313421000
Email magnus.simren@medicine.gu.se
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 30, 2021
Completion date December 2024

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