Trial · NCT01762579
Bio-markers of Not-celiac Wheat Sensitivity
The aim of the investigators' study is to evaluate biochemical, immunological and histological characteristics of patients affected with the so-called "gluten (
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- No phase
- Enrollment
- 100 participants (planned)
- Start
- Jan 1, 2012
- Primary completion
- Jan 1, 2016
- Conditions
- Not-celiac Wheat Sensitivity
Summary
The aim of the investigators' study is to evaluate biochemical, immunological and histological characteristics of patients affected with the so-called "gluten (or wheat) sensitivity" who suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-like symptoms. As it is not known what component of the cereals causes the symptoms in so called "gluten-sensitive" patients, the investigators prefer to speak of "not-celiac wheat sensitivity" (NCWS).
Interventions
- wheat flour Dietary supplement
- Xylose Dietary supplement
Locations
1 country: Italy.
| Facility | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, "Giovanni Paolo II" Hospital | Sciacca, Agrigento | Italy |
| Internal Medicine, University Hospital | Palermo, Palermo | Italy |
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