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Comparison of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotional Therapy in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy and Emotion- Focused Therapy on Resiliency, Tolerance of Distress and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200207046399N1
Enrollment
45
Registered
2020-04-14
Start date
2019-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-05-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Cognitive behavioral therapy intervention group. The treatment model used in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy was based on a general pattern of available resources, considering the nature

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome with the approval of a gastroenterologist No use of psychological drugs and psychological therapies within three months Willingness to participate in the scheme High school diploma Being over 20 years old No addiction to any drug Commitment to attend therapy sessions Low Resiliency Questionnaire and Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a history of colon cancer in the family Having a psychiatric illness and taking psychiatric drugs Having Colon Organ Disease Unwillingness to participate in research project

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Resilience. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and 3 months follow up. Method of measurement: Conner & Davidson Resilience Scale.;Tolerance of distress. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and 3 months follow up. Method of measurement: Simmons& Gaher Distress Tolerance Scale.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the intervention and 3 months follow up. Method of measurement: Quality of Life Scale in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMitra Jahangirrad

Islamic Azad University

m.jahangirrad@iaukishint.ac.ir+98 21 8822 3620

Outcome results

None listed

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