P039 clinical hypnosis in pediatric crohn's disease: a randomized controlled trial

Crohn ’s disease (CD) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition associated with abdominal pain, psychological comorbidities, and reduced quality of life (QoL), even in remission. Clinical hypnosis, involving focused relaxation and therapeutic suggestion, is helpful for irritable bowel syndrome, pain, and anxiety, and may have anti-inflammatory effects. Study Aims: To implement hypnosis as an adjunctive therapy for adolescents with CD. To assess the impact on QoL, abdominal pain, psychosocial measures, and disease activity compared to standard care.

Source: Gastroenterology - January 25, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Amanda Lee, Dedrick Moulton, Sari Acra, Lynn Walker, Lindsey Mckernan, Alexa Russell Tags: Quality of Life/Psychosocial Care Source Type: research