Children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional abdominal pain- not otherwise specified (FAP-NOS) have higher rates of poor sleep quality. This can be associated with worse abdominal pain and quality of life, but few treatments target sleep. Gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) has been shown to reduce abdominal pain and has been hypothesized to improve sleep, but this has not been studied. This study investigates the use of a home-based audio program of GDH as a feasibility intervention for children and whether it can also help with sleep quality. Children aged 8-18 with IBS or FAP-NOS were enrolled from three children's hospitals. Participants in one group completed 6 weeks of GDH sessions at home. Sleep, abdominal pain, and daily functioning were tracked through online surveys. Participants in the control group continued their usual medical care first, and then crossed over into the GDH program.
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Feasibility of adherence and satisfaction to hypnotherapy treatment protocol
Timeframe: This was assessed throughout the 6 week course by completion of daily abdominal pain surveys and at the end of the 6 week hypnotherapy course.
Treatment effect size for Sleep Quality as measured by PROMIS Questionnaire for sleep-related impairment and sleep disturbance
Timeframe: enrollment to the end of the 3-month follow up period