A randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a Patient Self-Help Information Book in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Completed

• Conditions: Irritable bowel syndrome; Digestive System; Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Registration Number: ISRCTN03226666
• Lead Sponsor: HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 420

Inclusion Criteria

1. A working diagnosis of IBS as the reason for the consultation
2. At least one other visit with IBS symptoms in the preceding year
3. IBS diagnosed by GP (or hospital if patient has been seen by specialist) but not necessarily fulfilling 'Rome' criteria
4. Able to read and understand English

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients under the age of 18
2. Patients with significant learning difficulty or dementia who, in the opinion of the GP, would be unable to practice self-care

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To test the impact of two self-help interventions (a comprehensive self-help guidebook and a self-help group) on primary care consultation rates and global IBS symptom severity in patients with functional bowel disease

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate attendant changes in a range of other health outcomes, including use of <br>secondary care, self-care, general health and quality of life.