Research Home>Conditions_and_Diseases>Digestive_Disorders>Intestinal>Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome>Research     Web Pages Rome II: The Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Information on diagnostic criteria for functional GI disorders. UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders Research and treatment center for IBS and related disorders at the University of North Carolina. Center For Intestinal Dysfunction Treatment and research faciliaty located at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. American Gastroenterological Association The following guidelines were developed to assist the physician in the diagnosis and management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Clinical Trials for Irritable Bowel Syndrome U.S. clinical trials locations for IBS at CenterWatch. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Examining New Findings & Treatments Up-to-date information available on: (1) the practical diagnosis of IBS; (2) the role of serotonin (5-HT) in enteric motility, visceral hypersensitivity, and secretion; and (3) 5-HT treatment options for IBS. Fermentation May Be At Root Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Article from The Lancet on the results of study conducted by physicians at Cambridge. GSDL Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) A list of laboratory assessments that can uncover functional imbalances linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD and other functional GI disorders are addressed by IFFGD, a nonprofit education and research organization. Providing a community of support.