Mechanisms of Gulf War Illness

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

80

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 16, 2023

Primary Completion Date

July 30, 2026

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2027

Conditions
Gulf War IllnessIrritable Bowel SyndromeGastrointestinal Symptoms
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Oral Glutamine

You will receive an unmarked packet with either glutamine or whey protein powder. Once the packet is opened, the powder should be mixed completely with 8 oz of water. You should completely drink this mixture within 10 minutes. You will consume one packet three times a day for 12 weeks. One packet 30 minutes before breakfast, one packet 30 minutes before lunch, and one packet 30 minutes before the evening meal.

OTHER

Control Arm

You will receive an unmarked packet with either glutamine or whey protein powder. Once the packet is opened, the powder should be mixed completely with 8 oz of water. You should completely drink this mixture within 10 minutes. You will consume one packet three times a day for 12 weeks. One packet 30 minutes before breakfast, one packet 30 minutes before lunch, and one packet 30 minutes before the evening meal.

Trial Locations (1)

38104-2127

RECRUITING

Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN, Memphis

All Listed Sponsors
lead

VA Office of Research and Development

FED