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The Verdict
There is compelling evidence to support the use of hypnotherapy-based tools for managing and reducing IBS symptoms.
While current studies do appear promising, more are needed to solidfy Nerva’s effectiveness and usefulness for IBS treatment.
Reviews are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice
Claims
Helps fix the "miscommunication" between your gut and brain
Works just as well as the low FODMAP diet for IBS
The Research
Nerva is a potentially helpful treatment for managing IBS symptoms, but randomised controlled trials of Nerva are needed to confirm this.
What's in it?
Hypnotherapy has been shown in randomised controlled trials to be an effective treatment for IBS. This includes group and individual hypnotherapy sessions.
To date, hypnotherapy through Nerva has only been tested in one non-randomised, uncontrolled trial clinical trial. Here, 2843 people with IBS completed a 7-day free trial of Nerva, with 50% going on to purchase the full 42 session programmes. Only 9% completed all 42 sessions. However, 2 in 3 people who completed the course saw a significant improvement in IBS symptoms.
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