Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder of unknown aetiology. Current pharmacological treatments have limited value. Hypnotherapy has been reported to have beneficial effects for IBS symptoms. Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of hypnotherapy for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Search methods Published and unpublished randomised clinical trials and quasi‐randomised clinical trials...