NIH R01 · 2024
PROJECT SUMMARY This proposal aims to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the clinical impact and feasibility of a virtual reality (VR) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program vs. sham VR among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS causes chronic, recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits and affects >10% of the US population. It significantly impacts biopsychosocial functioning, and people with IBS experience health-related quality of life decrements similar to those with diabetes, end-stage renal disease, and congestive heart failure. While there are many available pharmacologic treatments, most often fall short in delivering meaningful…
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