Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Study

Now Enrolling in Austin, Covington, Lafayette, Omaha, and Sioux City

● Now Enrolling

About this research study

Children who have irritable bowel syndrome associated with constipation (IBS-C) and abdominal pain may qualify for a clinical study with Meridian Clinical Research. This study will gather additional information about the safety and effectiveness of a medication that is currently approved for use by adults with IBS-C.

All study-related office visits, study medications, lab work, and study procedures are provided at no cost to participants. This is a placebo-controlled study — some participants will receive a non-active placebo.

Eligible participants...

Must be age age 6-17
Must have had the following symptoms for at least 2 months; Abdominal pain at least 4 days per month associated with one or more of the following:
- Related to defecation
- A change in frequency of stool
- A change in form (appearance) of stool
Will receive compensation for study-related time
Do not need insurance to join this study

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Study Locations

Austin, Texas • Velocity Clinical Research

12515-2 Research Blvd, Suite 225, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 506-8287

Covington, Louisiana • Velocity Clinical Research

190 Greenbriar Blvd. Suite 101-102, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 273-0855

Lafayette, Louisiana • Velocity Clinical Research

401 Youngsville Hwy, Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 451-0663

Omaha, Nebraska • Velocity Clinical Research

3319 N. 107th St., Omaha, NE 68134
Phone: (513) 381-3320

Sioux City, Iowa • Velocity Clinical Research

4802 Sunnybrook Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: (712) 639-6300