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NCT Number: NCT00788658

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Patients With IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10-15% of the adult population. This condition is characterized by abdominal pain, altered bowel habit, abdominal bloating and reduced quality of life. Options for treating IBS include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Available data on the effectiveness of CBT in IBS patients in Israel are scarce.

The aim of the present study is to assess effectiveness of CBT as compared with standard therapy for IBS patients in Israel The course of CBT consisted of up to six 40 min sessions, and included education about IBS and techniques to reduce focusing on symptoms and to manage stress.Standard therapy includs life style modifications.

The primary outcome measure was the score on a symptom-severity scale specific to IBS.

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Key information

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Abdominal Pain Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Colonic Diseases Colonic Diseases, Functional Constipation Depression Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Symptomatic treatment of patients would not be modified

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-75
  • IBS

Exclusion criteria

  • Malignancy
  • Known psychiatric disorders

Treatment and study plan

Diet modifications

Behavioral

Diet consultation

Other names: Diet

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Behavioral

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Other names: CBT

Primary outcomes

  1. Symptom score

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of life assessment

    Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rabin Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) as Compared With Standard Therapy for Patients With IBS and Other Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Acronym: EFI

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Nov 11, 2008
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2016

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