Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording in people with chronic problems in their gastrointestinal (GI) system. Patients who are hospitalized at Stanford Hospital for worsening pain and/or nausea will be considered for enrollment.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Irene Sonu, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults hospitalized at Stanford with chronic GI problems like IBD, IBS, abdominal pain, or esophageal disorders who are experiencing worsening pain or nausea.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Gut-directed hypnotherapy via telephone intervention
Trial Overview
The study compares two approaches: one group listens to gut-directed hypnosis recordings by phone, while the other group listens to an educational recording. The goal is to see which helps more with GI symptoms.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Participants will undergo gut-directed hypnotherapy via a phone intervention (10 minute recording, at least once daily while hospitalized) and for as much as participant would like for the 3 month duration of the study.
Participants will listen to educational recording (10 minute recording, at least once daily while hospitalized) and for as much as participant would like for the 3 month duration of the study.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
American College of Gastroenterology
Collaborator
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