A Six-month Study to Compare Outcome Differences and Visceral Response ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00368771
- Lead Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of participation in one of the following interventions: (1) IBS Stress Management; (2) IBS Symptom Management; or (3) IBS Educational Training on improving IBS associated symptoms. It is anticipated that this research will provide information on the usefulness of psychological approaches in treating IBS and will help scientists better understand the disorder.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 163
Inclusion Criteria
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Exclusion Criteria
- GI pathology (organic disease) that affects bowel transit
- Co-morbid pain disorders
- Current or recent history (within 24 months) of drug or alcohol abuse
- Clinical evidence (including physical exam, laboratory tests) of significant medical disease that may interfere with the patient successfully completing the trial
- Planned use of drugs or agents that affect GI motility and/or perception
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in Symptoms 14 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method IBS-Specific Beliefs and Coping 14 days IBS-specific Quality of Life increase 14 days