Systemic Sclerosis DIet for GastrointESTinal Symptoms

This study investigates whether specific dietary changes can reduce bloating, abdominal pain, and other gut symptoms in people with systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disease that can cause significant digestive problems. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three different diets, and the study is intentionally keeping the diet names vague to avoid bias. Adults with a confirmed diagnosis of SSc who report moderate to severe bloating or distension may be eligible, while people with inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, recent antibiotic use, or pregnancy are excluded. Participation involves following the assigned diet and completing surveys about symptoms over the study period. This summary was generated with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.