Stress Reduction and Lifestyle Modification in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients

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In the planned efficacy study, a prospective randomized controlled trial will be conducted to
 investigate the extent to which a multimodal stress reduction and lifestyle modification
 program can be reflected in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) within the framework
 of a clinical study. For this purpose, 118 patients with IBS will be enrolled in a clinical
 study. The intervention group will participate in a partial outpatient multimodal stress
 reduction and lifestyle modification program over 10 weeks, while the waitlist control group
 will only receive an educational session and written information on treatment and self-help
 options. The primary research question encompasses the examination of the program's impact on
 the severity of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (measured with the
 IBS-Symptom Severity Scale [IBS-SSS]) and additionally its influence on quality of life,
 stress, and mental well-being. Another aspect of the study is the utilization of medical
 services (e.g., comparing the number of doctor visits; intake of prescribed and
 over-the-counter medications). Additionally, a comparison of days of work disability will be
 conducted.