Virtual Tai Chi program for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: Proof-of-concept feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Satisfaction with current treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is low, with many patients turning to complementary treatments. Tai Chi is a mind-body medicine practice with proven efficacy in other functional disorders. As a proof-of-concept, we tested the feasibility and preliminary clinical outcomes associated with a Tai Chi program designed for IBS-C.

Methods

A total of 27 IBS-C patients participated in a single-arm trial of 8 sessions of Tai Chi delivered weekly over 7 weeks via live videoconferencing in group format. Clinical improvement was assessed via change in IBS Symptom Severity Score (IBS-SSS) from baseline to 4 weeks posttreatment (week 11) with secondary outcomes exploring symptom ratings, IBS-related quality of li

SUBMITTER: Staller K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11294908 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature