Randomised clinical trial: the efficacy of gut‐directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Simone Peters, Chu K Yao, Hamish Philpott, Gregory W. Yelland, Jane G. Muir, Peter G. Gibson

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2016 · 147 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

Durable effects of gut-directed hypnotherapy are similar to those of the low FODMAP diet for relief of gastrointestinal symptoms. Hypnotherapy has superior efficacy to the diet on psychological indices. No additive effects were observed.

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