"Functional Abdominal Pain" OR "Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
Conditions
Interventions
Home-based hypnotherapy through self-exercises 5 times a week for approximately
15-20 minutes per day during 3 months in addition to UC of the GP. This will be
compared with a control group receivin
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: - aged 7 to 18 years - GP visit concerning chronic gastrointestinal symptoms - FAP OR IBS according to their GP
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: - a concomitant organic gastrointestinal disease - treatment by paediatrician for abdominal symptoms - mental retardation - a history of a psychotic disorder - hypnotherapy treatment in the past year - insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language by the child or parents
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of children with adequate relief of abdominal pain and discomfort at 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The frequency and intensity of the abdominal pain/discomfort, school absence, impact on daily functioning, depression and anxiety, pain beliefs, sleep disturbances, use of healthcare services and cost-effectiveness at 3, 6, and 12 months. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed