Investigating a stress education intervention for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

All participation takes place online and can be completed from home. You will be asked to:

• complete an online questionnaire at the start of the study (approximately 20–25 minutes)
• watch a series of educational videos (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
• complete a short questionnaire immediately after watching the videos (approximately 10–15 minutes)
• complete a final follow-up questionnaire one month later (approximately 15–20 minutes).

To participate, you must:

• be aged 18–65 years
• be able to read and write in English
• have internet access to complete the questionnaires
• meet the Rome IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including:
  • abdominal pain at least once a week for the past three months
  • abdominal pain related to bowel movements, changes in stool frequency, or changes in stool form.

For more information about this study or to take part, please contact:

Sophie May
Master’s Student Researcher
Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland
Email: smay395@aucklanduni.ac.nz