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Research: MILLER and WHORWELL,
Listed in Issue 162
Abstract
MILLER and WHORWELL, University of Manchester, United Kingdom treated patients with inflammatory bowel disease with focused hypnotherapy.
Background
Methodology
Fifteen patients with severe or very severe inflammatory bowel disease on corticosteroids but not responding to medication received 12 sessions of 'gut-focused hypnotherapy' and were followed up for a mean duration of 5.4 years, with disease severity being graded as remission, mild, moderate, severe, or very severe.
Results
Two patients (13.4%) failed to respond and required surgery. At follow-up for the remaining 13 patients, 4 (26.6%) were in complete remission, 8 (53.3%) had mild severity, and 1 (6.7%) was moderately severe. Quality of life became good or excellent in 12 (79.9%). Corticosteroid requirements dramatically declined with 60% of patients stopping them completely and not requiring any during follow-up.
Conclusion
Hypnotherapy appears to be a promising adjunctive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease and has steroid sparing effects. Controlled trials to clearly define its role in this disease area are justified.
References
Miller V and Whorwell PJ. Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: a role for hypnotherapy? International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis. 56(3): 306-17. Jul 2008.
