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The Effectiveness of Temple Stay in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sponsor: DongGuk University
Summary
This research is a clinical trial aimed at improving the gut microbiome of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) through a temple stay experience. Participants in the study are expected to participate in a temple stay experience for a maximum of 8 days. During the temple stay experience, participants are required to fill out a daily symptom questionnaire related to irritable bowel syndrome and record their diet and bowel movements using a dedicated mobile application. Upon completion of the temple stay, participants will conduct an evaluation of personal satisfaction with the experience. Through this, the study aims to collect and analyze data related to the Templestay experience with the goal of improving the gut microbiome of patients with IBS.
Official title: Temple Stay Improves Intestinal Microbiome Profile in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 69 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2023-07-01
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Interventions
Temple stay experience
Temple stay experience includes diet and behavior changes, such as vegetarian meals (ex. Balwoo Gongyang), mindful eating, no overeating, meditation, participation in daily monastic tasks.
Locations (1)
Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea