New study tests happiness therapy for IBS sufferers

NCT ID NCT07600047

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 15-week well-being program can improve mood, reduce IBS symptoms, and boost quality of life in 150 adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Participants will attend weekly one-hour sessions and be followed for up to 9 months. The goal is to see if focusing on psychological well-being can also help physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Well-Being Intervention (behavioral program)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease IBS symptoms and improve emotional well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral trial. Results may not apply to all IBS patients, and benefits may be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

UW Health Digestive Health Center

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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