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 sites60 target enrollmentJanuary 27, 2014

Overview

Registry

who.int

Start Date

January 27, 2014

End Date

October 30, 2016

Last Updated

7 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Sponsor

niversity of Nottingham (UK)

•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])