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NCT05999500

The Effectiveness of Temple Stay in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sponsor: DongGuk University

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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

BEHAVIORAL

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