Impact of educational programs, self-hypnosis, and web-based bioenergy economics on patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Phase 3

Recruiting

Conditions: Irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable bowel syndrome

Registration Number: IRCT20190404043159N6

Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Both male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years
Diagnosis of moderate to severe IBS based on ROME III criteria and exclusion of potential organic causes by gastroenterology specialists
Basic literacy skills (reading and writing)
Ability to work with and access software applications
Satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of any organic disease during the study period that renders continued participation impossible
Diagnosis of depression disorders, bipolar disorders, or psychotic disorders based on DSM-V diagnostic criterias assessed by a psychiatrist and psychiatric assistant
Serious suicidal thoughts or plans at the time of study entry
Use of antidepressant or antianxiety medications within 2 weeks prior to study entry
Participation in psychotherapeutic programs within 2 months prior to study entry
Pregnant or breastfeeding
History of bowel surgery
Substance abuse since the onset of symptoms

Study & Design

Study Type: interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: The irritable bowel severity scoring system (IBSSS).;Depression. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL-34).;Awareness level. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Which number from 0 to 100 rates your awareness level of your disease?.

Secondary Outcome Measures