CompletedNot Applicable

A Six-month Study to Compare Outcome Differences and Visceral Response ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome

163 participantsStarted 2002-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of participation in one of the following interventions: (1) IBS Stress Management; (2) IBS Symptom Management; or (3) IBS Educational Training on improving IBS associated symptoms. It is anticipated that this research will provide information on the usefulness of psychological approaches in treating IBS and will help scientists better understand the disorder.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Irritable Bowel Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * GI pathology (organic disease) that affects bowel transit * Co-morbid pain disorders * Current or recent history (within 24 months) of drug or alcohol abuse * Clinical evidence (including physical exam, laboratory tests) of significant medical disease that may interfere with the patient successfully completing the trial * Planned use of drugs or agents that affect GI motility and/or perception

What they're measuring

Changes in Symptoms

Timeframe: 14 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00368771

SponsorUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-05

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