Need patients diagnosed with IBS for a study on energy metabolism: No visits to UNC required
| Principal Investigator | Miranda van Tilburg, PhD |
| Organization | UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders
Bioinformatics Building, CB# 7080 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080 |
| Description | The purpose of this research study is to learn about the role mitochondria can play in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Mitochondria are the tiny parts inside the cells of our body that make the energy that we need. Mitochondrial disorders involve the ability of the body to produce sufficient energy. The study will involve 1 phone interview, completion of 1 questionnaire and providing a saliva sample for analysis. There are no visits to UNC required. |
| Contact | Miranda van Tilburg, PhD |
| Phone | (919) 843-0688 |
| Tilburg@med.unc.edu | |
| Requirements | You must be 18 years or older, diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome by a physician, and Caucasian. |
| Compensation | Participants completing the study will receive $25. |
To determine if you are eligible, log on to: https://uncfunctionalgi.net/mtdna/mtdna.php |
