Prospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. May 28, 2024; 15(3): 90757
Published online May 28, 2024. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v15.i3.90757
Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics, n (%)

V1 (n = 100)
Female sex76 (76)
Age (yr), mean ± SD47 ± 13
IBS type
    Constipation-predominant37/98 (38)
    Diarrhea-predominant31/98 (32)
    Mixed20/98 (20)
    Undefined10/98 (10)
Stool consistency (BSS score), mean ± SD4.1 ± 1.1
    Hard stool (1–2)14/93 (15)
    Normal stool (3–5)62/93 (67)
    Liquid stool (6–7)17/93 (18)
Excessive flatulence91/98 (93)
Defecatory disorders26/100 (26)

  • Citation: Talbodec N, Le Roy P, Fournier P, Lesage B, Lepoutre E, Castex F, Godchaux JM, Vandeville L, Bismuth B, Lesage X, Bayart P, Genin M, Rousseaux C, Maquet V, Modica S, Desreumaux P, Valibouze C. Efficacy and tolerability of chitin-glucan combined with simethicone (GASTRAP® DIRECT) in irritable bowel syndrome: A prospective, open-label, multicenter study. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2024; 15(3): 90757
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5349/full/v15/i3/90757.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4292/wjgpt.v15.i3.90757