This pilot study will be a randomized parallel trial comparing MB-IBS-EAT done over an 8-week period to a standard low FODMAP diet. The low FODMAP diet is currently employed by clinicians as a treatment for IBS, but response rates are poor, without documented long-term benefit. This finding supports the need for better, longer lasting interventions.
The study aims to compare the effect of mindfulness-based awareness training in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (MB-IBS-EAT) with the dietary standard of care (low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet) on patient's IBS symptoms