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The Effects of Dietary Changes on Gut-bacteria and Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two diets - gluten-free and low-FODMAP diet- in relieving symptoms of fibromyalgia, and study whether these changes could be associated with changes in the gut microbiome (gut bacteria).
Official title: Microbiome Correlates of Dietary Interventions in Patients With Fibromyalgia and Their Association With Symptom Modification
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
59
Start Date
2021-03-12
Completion Date
2022-07-06
Last Updated
2026-10-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Low-FODMAP diet
Participants will be instructed to maintain their usual diet, while eliminating all dietary gluten.
Gluten-free Diet
Participants will be instructed to maintain their usual diet, while eliminating all dietary gluten.
Control group
Patients of this group will have dietary consultation but will not change their regular diet for the period of the study.
Locations (1)
Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit - Montreal General Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada