MedPath

Efficacy of Escitalopram, Venlafaxine and Buspirone in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Registration Number
IRCT20150630022991N10
Lead Sponsor
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

The Presence of ROME-III Diagnostic Criteria for Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
To Provide the Informed Consent Form of the Patient for Participation in the Study

Exclusion Criteria

Age under 18 years
Allergy to Escitalopram, Venlafaxine or Buspirone
The presence of warning signs such as chronic fever, weight loss, gastrointestinal bleeding
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Use of any drug that can affect the bowel function (such as laxatives, anti-diarrhea, antibiotics and probiotics) within one month before entering the study
Known cases of lactose intolerance
Severe physical illnesses, mental retardation, dementia, psychosis, and the existence of serious suicidal ideation and substance dependence that affects patients' compliance with the study protocol

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Timepoint: Baseline assessment and at the end of the eighth week of intervention. Method of measurement: According to ROME-III diagnostic criteria.;Patient´s quality of life. Timepoint: Baseline assessment and at the end of the eighth week of intervention. Method of measurement: According to the quality of life questionnaire IBS_QOL.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The drug side effects. Timepoint: At the fourth and eighth weeks of the intervention. Method of measurement: Visit of the patient.
© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath