Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic disorder that is associated with significant disability and health care costs. The purpose of this paper is to review and assess published randomised controlled trials examining the clinical eVectiveness of interventions for IBS for 1987– 1998. A literature search was conducted to identify randomised controlled trials of IBS treatments: 45 stud...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic disorder that is associated with significant disability and health care costs. The purpose of this paper is to review and assess published randomised controlled trials examining the clinical eVectiveness of interventions for IBS for 1987– 1998. A literature search was conducted to identify randomised controlled trials of IBS treatments: 45 stud...