Meditation and yoga for irritable bowel syndrome: study protocol for a randomised clinical trial (MY-IBS study).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

When delivered in person, yoga has been shown to be effective in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Research is needed to test the feasibility and effectiveness of yoga as a therapeutic option when delivered virtually. The primary aim of the mind and yoga for IBS randomised controlled trial is to determine the effects of an 8-week virtual meditation and yoga intervention on IBS symptom severity compared with an advice-only active control group.

Methods and analysis

Adults diagnosed with IBS will be randomised to receive either a Upa Yoga intervention or an advice-only control group. The intervention will consist of weekly online classes for 8 weeks delivered by a facilitator using Microsoft Office Teams and daily home practice. Feasibility will be

SUBMITTER: D'Silva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9137346 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature