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NCT Number: NCT01279382

Effect of Hypnotherapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

In this trial, the effects of two psychological interventions - i.e. hypnotherapy and relaxation training - are compared with care as usual in IBS treatment. The investigators hypothesized that hypnotherapy is most effective in reducing complaints in IBS.

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Key information

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Colonic Diseases Colonic Diseases, Functional Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

LUMC - Leiden

Leiden, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (Rome II)
  • Presence of complaints < 12 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Gastrointestinal disorders, other than IBS
  • Previous psychotherapeutic treatment for IBS
  • Severe psychological comorbidity

Treatment and study plan

Hypnotherapy (HYP)

Behavioral

Hypnotherapy was given to a subgroup of patients as intervention in IBS treatment

Relaxation Training (RT)

Behavioral

RT was given to a subgroup of patients as intervention in IBS treatment

Care as usual (CON)

Other

CON was given to a subgroup of patients as control intervention in IBS treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean symptom score (MSS)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Psychological measures, i.e. anxiety and depression (HADS)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiviteit Van Hypnotherapie Bij Prikkelbare Darmsyndroom (Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Important dates

Study start
2002
Study completion
2006
First posted
Jan 19, 2011
Registry last updated
Jan 19, 2011

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