Clinical research is essential in advancing our understanding of biological and psychological mechanisms underlying functional GI disorders. The only way these studies can be performed is when affected patients are willing to participate in these studies. If you are interested in these studies, you can either participate in clinical trials in which the effectiveness of novel therapies on IBS symptoms is being evaluated or you can participate in research studies aimed at characterizing mechanisms underlying symptoms in IBS.

* CNS/WH was formerly known as UCLA/CURE Neuroenteric Disease Program

Clinical Trials

• Men and women with IBS needed for Therapeutic Movement Study (new)
• Healthy women needed for study on diegestive well-being (new)
• Women with IBS or IBD needed for fMRI study
• Men with and without IBS needed for fMRI study
• Research study for Men and Women with and without IBS
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Study for Women with IBS

Outcomes Research

PROCAIM

Men and women with IBS needed for Therapeutic Movement Study
Coducted by David Shapiro, PhD and Bruce D. Naliboff, PhD

Do you have abdominal pain? Participate in UCLA Study of the benefits of Therapeutic Movement for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

You must be between 18 and 65 years of age.

If eligible, you will be able to attend 16 movement classes free of charge.

Call (310) 825-6475 for further information.

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Women with IBS or IBD needed fro fMRI study
Coducted by Emeran Mayer, MD

If you are a woman between 18-60 years of age who has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may be eligible to participate in a UCLA study that will help us understand why you experience chronic pain.

• This 2-part study includes PET and fMRI scanning
• You will receive $50 for an initial screening and up to $250 if you complete the entire study

Please call (310) 923-3924 or send an e-mail to CNS.PET.STUDY@gmail.com for additional information or to complete a 10-minute telephone screening interview.

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Men with and without IBS needed for fMRI study
Conducted by Emeran Mayer, MD

If you are a Male between the ages of 18 - 60 and either:

1) Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
OR
2) Are a healthy adult...

you may be interested in participating in a research study conducted by Dr. Emeran Mayer at UCLA Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health (www.uclacns.org).

This research study will compare the differences in the brain's response to emotional pictures using a non-diagnostic fMRI brain scanning technique.

All research subjects will compensated up to $125 for your time.

Please call (310) 478-3711 x44977 for additional information or to complete a 10-15 minute telephone screening interview.

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Healthy women needed for study on diegestive well-being
Conducted by Kirsten Tillisch, MD

Healthy Females between the ages of 18 - 60 are needed to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Kirsten Tillisch at the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress (www.uclacns.org).
 
The purpose of this research is to study the effects of a fermented dairy product on the mood and digestive well being of healthy women using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Participation involves 5 visits over approximately 6 weeks. You must be right-handed, not pregnant and not currently taking probiotic products.

Qualified volunteers will compensated up to $1000 for your time and participation. For further details please call Jean at (310) 478-3711 x44973

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Research study for Men and Women with and without IBS
Conducted by Lin Chang, MD

Male and Female Volunteers Needed for Research … earn up to $150

Do you suffer from Abdominal Pain, or Discomfort, Constipation, Diarrhea, or both? Have you ever been told you have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? Or, are you a healthy adult?

If so, and you are between the age of 18-55, you may qualify to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Lin Chang. The main purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity and response to unexpected sound and their effects on certain stress related hormones in IBS, and normal healthy subjects. Eligible participants will get a free medical evaluation for IBS. Compensation up to $150.00

If interested, please call (310) 206-1719

The title of the study is Startle Study.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Study for Women with IBS
Conducted by Bruce D. Naliboff, PhD

If you are female with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and between the ages of 18 to 65 you may be eligible to participate in a study conducted by Bruce Naliboff, PhD, at UCLA Center for Neurovisceral Sciences and Women’s Health.

This research study will use Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to compare stress responses in female IBS subjects.

Study participants will receive compensation and the following:
Study-Related Testing
Medical Examinations
Financial reimbursement for participation

Please call (310) 825-6475 for additional information or to complete a 5-10 minute telephone screening interview.

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