Symptom Management for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Symptom Management for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of a symptom management treatment strategy, Acupuncture/Moxibustion (Acu/Moxa), to improve the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women 18 to 70 years of age.
• Diagnosis of IBS based on ROME III criteria.
• Complete symptom diaries and return completed diaries at all sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of co-existing gastrointestinal, and/or gynecological, and/or urologic pathology.
• Alarm symptoms according to ROME III.
• Individuals currently receiving other types of complementary therapies.
• Individuals with an acute medical condition requiring acute medical attention.