IBS Research

Hi All

I've taken part in some research for IBS and when I spoke to Anisa Choudhary (please see email address below), she said to me that because of the current situation they are unable to put up posters about the research in health centres/doctors' surgeries so asked if I could spread the word about the research.

I am a member of the IBS Network and they advertised for volunteers on their website. All you have to do is answer some questions on the telephone and then fill in a survey which only took me about 20 minutes and that's it.

I've also posted on the IBS group as well on Health Unlocked with the same information.

Please see information below:

Volunteers wanted for new research into IBS

Women with IBS are being asked to volunteer for new research investigating the impact of IBS symptoms on quality of life.

The remote study, which is led by a team of researchers from The Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology in London, will investigate the impact of IBS symptoms on quality of life, as well as assessing the varying severity of IBS symptoms between different groups (specifically those with and without connective tissue disorders).

You may be eligible to take part if you are:

• female, aged between 18 and 65 years;

• have a diagnosis of IBS;

• suffer from lower bowel symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhoea; and

• have no history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns or ulcerative colitis).

If you would like more information, please contact Anisa Choudhary by email [e-mail]