NCT02117180

Brief Summary

This pilot study aims to establish whether a low FODMAP diet is safe in children with functional gastrointestinal disorders. The practicality of implementing this diet will be evaluated as well as symptom improvement and quality of life. A larger intervention trial, if deemed appropriate, will then follow to assess symptom efficacy in children.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2014

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2014

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 9, 2014

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 17, 2014

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

June 4, 2015

Status Verified

June 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

April 9, 2014

Last Update Submit

June 3, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

functional gastrointestinal disordersFGIDchildrenFODMAP

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Energy and nutrient intake

    Energy and nutrient intake will be assessed using a 4-day estimated food diary at baseline and 6-weeks after dietary intervention. Comparison will be made between baseline and 6-week data and with United Kingdom (UK) Reference Nutrient Intakes.

    Baseline, 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Practicality of the FODMAP diet; impact of diet on Functional Gastro-Intestinal .Disorders (FGID) symptoms and stools

    Baseline, 6 weeks

  • Anthropometry: weight and mid-arm circumference

    Baseline, 6 weeks

Study Arms (1)

FODMAP's diet

OTHER

A diet low in Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols (FODMAPs)

Other: FODMAP's diet

Interventions

The safety and efficacy of a low FODMAP diet will be evaluated in a convenience sample of children with functional gastrointestinal disorders, over a 6 week intervention period.

FODMAP's diet

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 16 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients aged 10-16 years
  • Informed consent and assent obtained
  • Patients with diagnosed FGID according to Rome III criteria: i.e. category H2b (irritable bowel syndrome) and H2d (childhood functional abdominal pain)

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with other gastrointestinal conditions (e.g. coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease)
  • Patients with food allergies
  • Patients with a weight for age below -2 Standard Deviations (SD) (below 0.4th centile) on the UK WHO growth charts.
  • Patients with known micronutrient deficiencies determined by blood levels prior to study
  • Patients without informed consent and assent obtained

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

London, SW10 9NH, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Anne Payne, PhD

    University of Plymouth

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Claire de Koker, BSc (Hons)

    Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, UK

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Claire de Koker, BSc (Hons)

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor/Academic Lead for Nutrition & Dietetics

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2014

First Posted

April 17, 2014

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion

July 1, 2015

Study Completion

August 1, 2015

Last Updated

June 4, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-06

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