Title |
A randomised controlled trial on hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: design and methodological challenges (the IMAGINE study)
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Published in |
BMC Gastroenterology, December 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-230x-11-137 |
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Authors |
Carla E Flik, Yanda R van Rood, Wijnand Laan, André JPM Smout, Bas LAM Weusten, Peter J Whorwell, Niek J de Wit |
Abstract |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastro-intestinal disorder in primary and secondary care, characterised by abdominal pain, discomfort, altered bowel habits and/or symptoms of bloating and distension. In general the efficacy of drug therapies is poor. Hypnotherapy as well as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and short Psychodynamic Therapy appear to be useful options for patients with refractory IBS in secondary care and are cost-effective, but the evidence is still limited. The IMAGINE-study is therefore designed to assess the overall benefit of hypnotherapy in IBS as well as comparing the efficacy of individual versus group hypnotherapy in treating this condition. |
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