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Symptom Management for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Interventions
Other: Individualized protocol
Other: Sham acupuncture/Placebo moxa
Other: Standard protocol
Registration Number
NCT02079857
Lead Sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of a symptom management treatment strategy, Acupuncture/Moxibustion (Acu/Moxa), to improve the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in adults.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
183
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men and women 18 to 70 years of age.
  • Diagnosis of IBS based on ROME III criteria.
  • Complete symptom diaries and return completed diaries at all sessions.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • History of co-existing gastrointestinal, and/or gynecological, and/or urologic pathology.
  • Alarm symptoms according to ROME III.
  • Individuals currently receiving other types of complementary therapies.
  • Individuals with an acute medical condition requiring acute medical attention.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
IndividualizedIndividualized protocolIndividualized protocol
ControlSham acupuncture/Placebo moxaSham acupuncture/Placebo moxa
StandardStandard protocolFixed protocol
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Symptom severity-abdominal painweek 24
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NYU Division of Special Studies in Symptom Management

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New York, New York, United States

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