Integrative Gastroenterology - an Observational Trial

Integrative Therapy in Gastroenterology - a Prospective Observational Trial in a Department of Internal and Integrative Medicine

This study aims to test, if a two-week integrative therapy in an internal medicine ward will improve symptoms, disability and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.a It shall further be tested, if those changes are associated with attitudes and experiences towards complementary and alternative medicine, anxiety, depression and stress perception as well as body awareness and responsiveness.

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Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• participation in other clinical studies