Condition 1: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Condition 2: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Condition 3: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits [IBS-M] Irritable bowel syndrome with predominant diarrhoea [IBS-D] Irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation [IBS-C]
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group is treated with electrical stimulation of the brain. The anode of the device is placed at the F3 place on the skull and the cathode is placed
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 18 to 65 years Diagnosis of moderate and severe IBS disorder based on ROME III criteria by gastroenterologist Informed consent to participate in the study Having at least reading and writing literacy Living in the city of Isfahan
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosing any organic disease during the study that makes it impossible to continue participating in the study. Failure to visit on time to complete the treatment process Intolerance of the patient to therapy Willingness to withdraw from the study for any reason The existence of serious suicidal thoughts or plans Pregnancy or breastfeeding Substance use History of seizures Having a pacemaker Taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs from 2 weeks ago
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stress score in Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Stress scores are measured before the start of the intervention, 5 days and 30 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale is a 21-question self-report questionnaire that is a set of 3 scales designed with 14 questions to measure negative emotional states in depression, anxiety and stress.;Irritable bowel syndrome symptom severity score in irritable bowel severity scoring system questionnaire. Timepoint: The time periods of measuring the severity score of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are done before the intervention, 5 days and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Irritable Bowel Severity Scoring System is a self-report questionnaire consisting of 5 sections that measures the severity of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including pain, defecation disorder, bloating, the effect of the disease on daily life activities, and extraintestinal symptoms with a scale. Visual Analog Scale checks.;Score of quality of life in Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Quality of Life questionnaire. Timepoint: The time periods for measuring the quality of life score in irritable bowel syndrome disease are performed before the intervention, 5 days and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: The quality of life questionnaire for irritable bowel syndrome is a self-administered questionnaire with 34 questions that examines various aspects of the quality of life of people with irritable bowel syndrome.;Depression score in Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale questionnaire. Timepoint: Depression scores are measured before the start of the intervention, 5 days and 30 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale is a 21-question self-report questionnaire that is a set of 3 scales designed with 14 questions to measure negative emotional states in depression, anxiety | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaedeh Rezaei Koujani
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed