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Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) for Adolescents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Alternative therapies in health and medicine
January 1, 2025
Sydney Topfer et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to measure the impact of a 6-week virtual yoga and meditation program (SYMPro-SR) on anxiety, symptoms, and quality of life in youth with IBS.

Results Summary

Post-intervention, quality of life (PedsQL) improved significantly, anxiety (SCARED subscale) decreased significantly, and four somatic symptoms (CSSI) showed significant improvement. Other anxiety subscales showed trends toward improvement.

Population

Youth aged 12-21 with IBS from two pediatric gastroenterology offices in New Jersey (8 completers: 4 female, 4 male; 6 white, 1 Asian, 1 Black).

Effective Dosage

Not specified (6-week virtual program).

Duration

6 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL)
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
showed improvement
#1
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
decrease
SCARED anxiety subscale scores
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
significantly decreased
#2
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
SCARED panic disorder subscale scores
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
trend for improved outcomes
#3
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
SCARED separation anxiety subscale scores
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
trend for improved outcomes
#4
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
sore muscles (CSSI symptom)
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
significantly improved
#5
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
stomach aches (CSSI symptom)
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
significantly improved
#6
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
feeling bloated or gassy (CSSI symptom)
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
significantly improved
#7
virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program
increase
food making one sick (CSSI symptom)
Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS
-
significantly improved
#8
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results in discomfort in youth. This study proposes that yoga and mindfulness will decrease anxiety and improve the quality of life in IBS youth. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE AND INTERVENTION: To measure the impact of a virtual 6-week Standardized Yoga and Meditation Program for Stress Reduction (SYMPro-SR) program on anxiety, symptoms, and quality of life. METHODS/DESIGN: Participants completed 3 surveys over the phone before and after the yoga course. A minimum sample size of 45 subjects was calculated to detect a 20% difference in pre and post Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) scores, using 80% power, a two-tailed P value of .05, and a standard deviation SCARED total score of 10. Due to COVID-19, the study was converted into a pilot study with a goal of 10 recruited patients. Additional recruitment is ongoing. SETTING: Virtual. PARTICIPANTS: Youth aged 12-21 years with IBS in 2 pediatric gastroenterology offices in New Jersey. 40 subjects were approached, 10 were onboarded, and 8 completed the program. There were 4 female, 4 male, 6 white, 1 Asian, and 1 black participant(s). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES: SCARED, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Children Somatic Symptoms Inventory (CSSI) pre and post-yoga survey scores. RESULTS: Post-intervention, PedsQL showed improvement (P = .01). The SCARED anxiety subscale scores significantly decreased (P = .01). There was a trend for improved outcomes in SCARED panic disorder and separation anxiety subscale scores (P = .07 and .08, respectively). Four (sore muscles, stomach aches, feeling bloated or gassy, and food making one sick) of the 24 symptoms in the CSSI significantly improved post-intervention. CONCLUSION: Teenagers with IBS were able to complete the yoga videos at home, with demonstrated improvement in quality of life, certain aspects of anxiety, and some somatic symptoms.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansIrritable Bowel SyndromeAdolescentFemaleMaleYogaMeditationQuality of LifeChildStress, PsychologicalYoung AdultAnxietyPilot ProjectsSurveys and Questionnaires
Study Links
PubMed ID39480676
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality65/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score13.55
Normalized Score0.63
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