Impact of educational programs, self-hypnosis, and web-based bioenergy economics on patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Comparative study of the impact of educational programs, self-hypnosis, and web-based bioenergy economics on the severity of symptoms, awareness, quality of life anxiety and depression in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190404043159N6

Enrollment

120

Registered

2024-01-08

Start date

2024-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: in addition to basic training, simultaneously undergoes Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy training, through audio files. These audio files include self-hypnosis train

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Both male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years Diagnosis of moderate to severe IBS based on ROME III criteria and exclusion of potential organic causes by gastroenterology specialists Basic literacy skills (reading and writing) Ability to work with and access software applications Satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of any organic disease during the study period that renders continued participation impossible Diagnosis of depression disorders, bipolar disorders, or psychotic disorders based on DSM-V diagnostic criterias assessed by a psychiatrist and psychiatric assistant Serious suicidal thoughts or plans at the time of study entry Use of antidepressant or antianxiety medications within 2 weeks prior to study entry Participation in psychotherapeutic programs within 2 months prior to study entry Pregnant or breastfeeding History of bowel surgery Substance abuse since the onset of symptoms

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: The irritable bowel severity scoring system (IBSSS).;Depression. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL-34).;Awareness level. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Which number from 0 to 100 rates your awareness level of your disease?.	—

Measure

Time frame

Severity of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: The irritable bowel severity scoring system (IBSSS).;Depression. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life (IBS-QOL-34).;Awareness level. Timepoint: Before and after 6 weeks training. Method of measurement: Which number from 0 to 100 rates your awareness level of your disease?.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Sharbafchi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sharbafchi@med.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3668 0042

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026