UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders

Determining factors that cause or influence IBS - need men and women with IBS

Principal Investigator William E. Whitehead, PhD
Description This study involves measurement of bowel functioning and various psychological and health factors. Participation includes filling out questionnaires, physiological testing, and having blood drawn. We also screen for bacterial overgrowth and celiac disease. Individuals who meet the study criteria will require one overnight visit in the General Clinical Research Center at UNC Hospital.
Contact Lenore Keck, RN (email)
Phone 919-966-8329 or toll free at 866-227-0067
Requirements To participate in this study, you must be 18 years or older, diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome by a physician, or be IBS free to be a control subject.
We also need healthy control subjects
Compensation Participants completing the study will receive $250-$300.

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