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Efficacy and Safety of Gelsectan for Diarrhoea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomised, Crossover Clinical Trial

Efficacy and Safety of Gelsectan for Diarrhoea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomised, Crossover Clinical Trial

Anca Trifan, Ovidiu Burta, Nicoleta Tiuca, Diana Corina Petrisor, Augustin Lenghel, Javier Santos

United European Gastroenterol J. 2019 Oct;7(8):1093-1101.

PMID: 31662866

Abstract:

Background:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is highly prevalent and presents a clinical challenge. Gelsectan is a medical device containing xyloglucan (XG), pea protein and tannins (PPT) from grape seed extract, and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS), which act together to protect and reinforce the intestinal barrier.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of XG + PPT + XOS in patients with diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D).
Methods:
In this double-blind study, 60 patients were randomly assigned to receive XG + PPT + XOS or placebo for 28 days, then crossed over to the alternative treatment. Patients were followed for 60 days.
Results:
At Day 28, a significantly higher proportion of patients starting treatment with XG + PPT + XOS than placebo (87 vs 0%; p = 0.0019) presented normal stools (Bristol Stool Form Scale type 3-4). At Day 56, a significantly higher proportion of patients who crossed over to XG + PPT + XOS than placebo (93% vs 23%; p = 0.0001) presented normal stools. In the group allocated to receive XG + PPT + XOS after placebo, benefits of XG + PPT + XOS were maintained during follow-up. Subjective assessments of abdominal pain, bloating, quality of life and general health indicated significant improvement with XG + PPT + XOS over placebo. There were no related adverse events.
Conclusion:
XG + PPT + XOS effectively controlled diarrhoea and alleviated clinical symptoms in patients with IBS-D, and was well tolerated.

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