The Mechanism Underlying the Analgesic Effect of the Music of IBS Pain

Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Nov 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how listening to music can help reduce pain and discomfort in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The study aims to understand how music might affect pain, stress levels, and the balance of bacteria in the gut. Researchers will also test a new wearable device that tracks how music impacts pain in a person's daily life.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 50 years old, speak and read English, and have been diagnosed with IBS. You should be experiencing moderate pain at least four days a week. If you decide to join, you will participate in a 4-week program where you'll listen to music for 20 minutes each day and attend two lab visits. The trial is not yet open for recruitment, so keep an eye out for updates if you're interested!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • aged between 18 and 50 years old,
• • can speak and read English,
• • having a confirmed diagnosis of IBS from a healthcare provider,
• • having experienced moderate pain (≥3 out of 10 on a numeric rating scale) at least four days a week for the past three months,
• • be willing to participate in a 4-week intervention and attend two lab visits, and
• • having daily access to an internet-enabled device for MBI.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • having a severe psychiatric disorder requiring inpatient treatment in the past six months,
• • regularly using opioids or illicit substances, or have used probiotics or antibiotics within two weeks prior to enrollment,
• • having celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or a history of major gastrointestinal surgery,
• • concurrently participate in another IBS-related intervention study.