Treatment of Symptomatic Bloating Using a Novel Hypnotherapy Protocol

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness in self-administered hypnotherapy protocol in decreasing the sensation of bloating, as assessed by validated patient reported outcomes, can be developed and validated using telehealth-based research, and digitally delivered.  

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who meet Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal bloating/distension.
  • Patients who meet criteria for other Rome IV Disorder of Gut Brain Interaction diagnoses (including but not limited to irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, or functional dyspepsia) may be included if bloating is their predominant symptom.
  • Patients will be proficient in English language for comprehension of content.
  • Patients will have reliable access to digital delivery systems for content and questionnaire access via smartphone over the course of the study and follow up period.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with known prior diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gastroparesis, rumination syndrome, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, advanced connective tissue diseases (e.g., scleroderma), and uncontrolled inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will be excluded.
  • Patients with known disaccharide intolerances may be included if dietary restrictions are maintained during the duration of the study.
  • Patients who have a history of cognitive delay, traumatic brain injury with residual deficits, history of cerebral vascular accident with residual deficiencies in cognition, dementia, shall be excluded.
  • Patients with significant psychiatric illness with component of psychosis (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), as well as severe untreated major depressive disorder with suicidal ideation will be excluded.
  • Patients with substance abuse disorders and drug addiction will be excluded.
  • Patients who are unlikely to comply or unlikely to benefit from psychotherapy-based interventions may be excluded at the direction of medical screening provider or principal investigator.   

Eligibility last updated 6/3/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

  

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Xiao Jing Wang, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Xiao Jing Wang M.D.

Wang.Xiao@mayo.edu

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