Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Study
Now Open in Washington, D.C.
● Now Enrolling
Children who have irritable bowel syndrome associated with constipation (IBS-C) and abdominal pain may qualify for a clinical study with Meridian Clinical Research. This study will gather additional information about the safety and effectiveness of a medication that is currently approved for use by adults with IBS-C.
All study-related office visits, study medications, lab work, and study procedures are provided at no cost to participants. This is a placebo-controlled study — some patients will receive a non-active placebo.
Eligible participants…
- Must be age 6 to 17
- Must have had the following symptoms for at least 2 months; Abdominal pain at least 4 days per month associated with one or more of the following:
- Related to defecation
- A change in frequency of stool
- A change in form (appearance) of stool
- Will receive compensation for study-related time
- Do not need insurance to join this study
For more information, complete the form on this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you can decide if the study is right for you.
You can also talk to a Meridian enrollment specialist about this study by calling (912) 623-2240.
Study Location
Meridian Clinical Research
4850 Massachusetts Ave NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20016
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