A mixed methods feasibility study to evaluate the use of low-intensity, nurse-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

niversity of Nottingham (UK)0 个研究点目标入组 60 人开始时间: 2014年1月27日最近更新: 2018年12月10日

适应症

试验速览

•1. Adult male and female patients aged 18 years or older at the time of enrolment
•2. Documented medical diagnosis of IBS with symptom onset at least six months prior to recruitment (in order to fulfil Rome criteria at screening)
•3. Able to read, write and speak the English language
•4. Able to provide written informed consent
•5. Patients with and without concomitant antidepressant use
•6. Not currently taking part in other research studies
•7. Able to commit to weekly treatment sessions within the intervention arms of the study

•1. Already receiving psychological therapy or hypnotherapy
•2. Existing diagnosis of bowel disease based on endoscopic or histologic criteria (i.e., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease)
•3. Presence or history of structural or surgical diseases of the GI tract (not including appendix or gall bladder surgery)
•4. Evidence of alcohol or substance misuse
•5. An established cause for bowel symptoms other than IBS (i.e., medication use)
•6. The presence of suicidal ideation (current intent/plans/actions) or self-harm (current intent/plans/actions).
•7. Significant psychiatric co-morbidity (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD])

发起方

niversity of Nottingham (UK)