Are you suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

We are looking for women and men with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to participate in a study investigating whether Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction affects symptoms of IBS.

You may be eligible if you are between 18-75 years of age and have been diagnosed with IBS by your doctor.

What is required?

• Ability to speak and read English in order to document symptoms and complete questionnaires

• Saliva samples at two different times

• A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan at two different times

• Able to attend an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course if assigned to that study group

• Available for phone contact and follow-up office visit

Your participation is voluntary and will be at no cost to you. You will be compensated for your participation in this study.

If you have questions or are interested, please call 401-793-7398.

Women’s Medicine Collaborative/The Miriam Hospital