TGIR Healthy Subject Study

TGIR (Traditional Gastrointestinal Remedy) Randomized Placebo-controlled Healthy Subject Study

This study is part of a program of research to investigate a novel approach to pain management and alleviating nausea and gastrointestinal distress. The study drug is based on a botanical formulation called TGIR (Traditional Gastrointestinal Remedy). Health Canada approved the importation and sale of TGIR as a natural health product in 2019. TGIR contains no drug substitutes and has no abuse liability.  

This study is being conducted by Dr. Pouya Rezazadeh-Azar, Medical Manager of the VGH Complex Pain and Addiction Service (CPAS) and a pain physician at the Transitional Pain Clinic at VGH.

The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and tolerability of TGIR in addition to measuring the effects of TGIR on heat sensitivity in healthy subjects as a critical step to further clinical research.

Who can participate in this study?

To be eligible for this study, participants must be: 

  • Self-reported to be in good health 
  • Between the ages of 18 and 65 (age criteria follows approved study procedures involving the pain sensitivity test) 
  • No chronic pain diagnosis 
  • Willing and able to follow study protocol and schedule 

How to participate?

Please contact the Study Coordinator, Tam To at tam.to@ubc.ca. 

Who do I contact if I have any questions or concerns about my rights as a participant? 

If you have any concerns or complaints about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, contact the Research Participant Complaint Line at the University of British Columbia Office of Research Ethics by e-mail at RSIL@ors.ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-8598 (Toll Free: 1-877-822-8598.) Please reference the study number (H21-03899) when calling so the Complaint Line so staff can better assist you.