PRIMARY STUDY

Systematic review: interventions for abdominal pain management in inflammatory bowel disease

Key Findings:  This systematic review found that while few interventions have been tested for managing abdominal pain in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psychological interventions like relaxation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dietary modifications, and cannabis use show some potential for pain relief, though the evidence is limited and mostly derived from small, low-quality studies.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2017


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Norton C, et al. Systematic review: interventions for abdominal pain management in inflammatory bowel disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2017; 46:115-125. doi: 10.1111/apt.14108

Authors:  Norton C, Czuber-Dochan W, Artom M, Sweeney L, Hart A