Smartphone Application With Health Coaching Facilitates Multi-Symptom Improvement in IBS Patients: A Pilot Feasibility Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder of the gut-brain interaction, is associated with significant symptom burden and impaired psychosocial functioning. Evidence-based behavioral therapies are effective, but often underutilized due to accessibility barriers. Mobile health is an emerging field with the potential to bridge the gap between the needs of individuals with IBS and the limitations of the healthcare system. This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of the LyfeMD app plus health coaching (HC) in improving IBS symptom severity and psychosocial wellbeing.

Methods

This 12-week interventional pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile application combined with HC in adults diagnosed with IBS. Participants were assessed at baseline, 6 

SUBMITTER: Eisele M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12623270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature