RecruitingNCT05293769

Reliability of a Food Frequency Questionnaire in the Assessment of Dietary Intake Including FODMAPs in Different Populations, and Relationship With IBS Symptoms and the Degree of Self-assessed Physical Activity

Reliability of a Food Frequency Questionnaire in the Assessment of Dietary Intake Including FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) in Different Populations, and Relationship With IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome) Symptoms and the Degree of Self-assessed Physical Activity

Sponsor

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Oct 15, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Summary

During an online assessment participants will fill in questionnaires evaluating demographic data, psychological variables, the degree of self-assessed physical activity and symptoms of irritable bowel. Dietary intake will be assessed by a newly developed food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and a 4 days food diary. In order to validate the FFQ in different populations, participants will be recruited from university students, staff of UZ Brussel and VUB, and from the community by advertisement (including social media). IBS patients will be recruited from the gastro-enterology outpatient clinic.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying questionnaire for people with irritable bowel syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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