The Efficacy of Herbal Medicine in Relieving Symptoms and Change of Quality of Life of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Colonic Diseases, Functional
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Colonic Diseases, Functional focused on measuring Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients (aged 18-65) attending the Gastroenterology Clinic of the Prince of Wales Hospital or Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine clinics for symptoms of IBS will be enrolled in the study. IBS is diagnosed by Rome II criteria [Thompson et al. Gut 2000]: At least 12 weeks, which need not be consecutive, in the preceding 12 months of abdominal discomfort or pain that has two of three features: relieved with defecation; and/or onset associated with a change in frequency of stool; and/or onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool Normal colonic evaluation (colonoscopy or barium enema) in recent 5 years Mean score of abdominal discomfort/pain,based on a 5-point scale,at baseline and during the 2-week run-in period Informed written consent for participation into study. Ethical approval will be obtained from the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the University
Sites / Locations
- Li Ka Shing Specialist Clinic, Prince of Wales Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Holopon
placebo
They are Common peony root, other herbs.
Holopon
Placebo