The effect of gut-directed hypnotherapy on alleviating symptoms of IBS in adults
Faculty Advisor Name
Kristy Liskey
Department
Department of Health Professions
Description
Objective: To compare the effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy to conventional therapies (antispasmodics, antidiarrheals, low FODMAP diet, psychotherapy) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms and assessing its potential as an adjuvant for the multimodal approach to treating IBS in the adult population. Design: Systematic literature view. Methods: Research was done using PubMed with the following MESH terms: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” and “Hypnosis.” Articles excluded involved patient populations outside of the 19-44 year old range, did not compare gut-directed hypnotherapy to conventional IBS therapies as listed above, or did not contain an outcome of interest. Results: Overall, 3 studies were utilized in the literature review. All 3 studies provided evidence that gut-directed hypnotherapy was just as effective as conventional therapies for IBS. However, there was a lack of statistical significance in the differences between study groups. Long-term success of GHT was inconclusive. Conclusion: Future large-scale studies with improved blinding and follow up are needed to accurately determine the effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy. However, the studies demonstrate that the GHT is as effective as other conventional therapies and has great potential as an adjuvant and/or alternative therapy for IBS patients.
The effect of gut-directed hypnotherapy on alleviating symptoms of IBS in adults
Objective: To compare the effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy to conventional therapies (antispasmodics, antidiarrheals, low FODMAP diet, psychotherapy) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms and assessing its potential as an adjuvant for the multimodal approach to treating IBS in the adult population. Design: Systematic literature view. Methods: Research was done using PubMed with the following MESH terms: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” and “Hypnosis.” Articles excluded involved patient populations outside of the 19-44 year old range, did not compare gut-directed hypnotherapy to conventional IBS therapies as listed above, or did not contain an outcome of interest. Results: Overall, 3 studies were utilized in the literature review. All 3 studies provided evidence that gut-directed hypnotherapy was just as effective as conventional therapies for IBS. However, there was a lack of statistical significance in the differences between study groups. Long-term success of GHT was inconclusive. Conclusion: Future large-scale studies with improved blinding and follow up are needed to accurately determine the effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy. However, the studies demonstrate that the GHT is as effective as other conventional therapies and has great potential as an adjuvant and/or alternative therapy for IBS patients.
