Screening of Lactose Intolerance Among IBS Patients Diarrhea Dominant
ConditionLactose Intolerance
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of lactose intolerance among patients with chronic diarrhea, assess its correlation with age and gender, and evaluate common symptoms in affected patients. The study will collect demographic data, conduct lactose intolerance testing via PCR, and use a symptom questionnaire.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Related to defecation (pain improves or worsens with bowel movements).
Change in stool frequency (diarrhea or constipation).
Change in stool form (appearance) (loose, watery, hard, or lumpy).
Patients aged >18 years.
Disqualifiers
-patient aged<18 years old.
Patients with chronic diarrhea don't meet Rome criteria
patients with malignancies
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
70 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov