Effect of hypnotherapy and educational intervention on brain response to visceral stimulus in the irritable bowel syndrome

Lowén, M. B. O.; Mayer, E. A.; Sjöberg, M.; Tillisch, K.; Naliboff, B.; Labus, J.; Lundberg, P.; Ström, M.; Engström, M.; Walter, S. A.

doi:10.1111/apt.12319

Effect of hypnotherapy and educational intervention on brain response to visceral stimulus in the irritable bowel syndrome

Summary: Background: Gut‐directed hypnotherapy can reduce IBS symptoms, but the mechanisms underlying this therapeutic effect remain unknown. Aim: To determine the effect of hypnotherapy and educational intervention on brain responses to cued rectal distensions in IBS patients. Methods: Forty‐f…