A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Saccharomyces Boulardii CNCM I-745 in Adult Patients With Non-constipated Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This is a double-blind, randomized (group assignment by chance), placebo-controlled, multicenter trial which will be conducted over a 13.5-months period The main objective of the research is to demonstrate the efficacy of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on global IBS symptoms, measured by the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale (IBS-SSS), in comparison to placebo after 8 weeks. Secondary efficacy objectives are to evaluate the impact of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 on quality of life of IBS patients and on global and individual IBS symptoms, using the IBS-SSS, in comparison to placebo at regular intervals over a 3-month treatment period. This research also aims to evaluate the proportion of patients who improved ≥ 50 points on IBS-SSS and the proportion of responders according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) definition (based on the patient's global assessment of efficacy and on abdominal pain score), after 8 weeks of treatment. Secondary safety objective is to evaluate the safety profile and tolerability of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 capsules 500 mg/day in IBS patients in comparison to placebo
• Male or female aged ≥ 18 and ≤ 65 years.
• Diagnosis of IBS of any subtype, except constipation predominant (IBS-C), according to Rome IV criteria.
• IBS-SSS total score ≥ 175 at inclusion.
• Able and willing to maintain their nutrition habits throughout the study participation.
• Able to understand and willing to comply with study requirements and to provide written informed consent.
• For women of childbearing potential: willing to use one or more acceptable birth control method throughout the study participation.