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Systematic reviews

Trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews indexed in PubMed, newest first. Each entry links to the original record and to the treatments it covers.

Index updated Oct 13, 2026

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30 studies

Systematic review

Mapping research trends in irritable bowel syndrome and the gut microbiome: a cross-database bibliometric analysis.

Mo W, Cai F, et al.

Front MicrobiolJul 2026

Systematic review

From Visceral Pain to Emotional Distress: Comparative Effectiveness of Antispasmodics and Antidepressants in Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Ismaiel A, Leucuta DC, et al.

J Gastrointestin Liver DisJul 2026

Systematic review

Effect of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on the Mental Health of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Liu Y, Pan X

Gastroenterol NursMay 2026

Systematic review

Association between ultra-processed food consumption and risk of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Li S, Dong W, et al.

Front Med (Lausanne)Mar 2026

Systematic review

Evaluation of the effectiveness of exercise therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Exercise

Wu J, Du S, et al.

Front Med (Lausanne)Mar 2026

Systematic review

Sleep Disturbances, Fatigue and Immune Markers in the Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a Systematic Review.

Sleep

Fowler S, Dowling LRC, et al.

Neurogastroenterol MotilNov 2025

Systematic review

The Effectiveness of Yoga for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Exercise

Pavan F, Yadav SS, et al.

Compr PhysiolOct 2025

Systematic review

Nutritional Interventions in Adult Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Zeraattalab-Motlagh S, Ranjbar M, et al.

Nutr RevMar 2025

Systematic review

Risk factors for developing irritable bowel syndrome: systematic umbrella review of reviews.

Sulaimi F, Ong TSK, et al.

BMC MedFeb 2025

Systematic review

Systematic Review: Integrated Models of Care for Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Warner MM, Soliman OM, et al.

Neurogastroenterol MotilFeb 2025

Systematic review

Digital Health Interventions Are Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Management: A Systematic Review.

D'Silva A, Hua N, et al.

Dig Dis SciFeb 2025

Systematic review

Efficacy of fermented foods in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Ding L, Duan J, et al.

Front NutrJan 2025

Systematic review

Herbal placebo response in clinical trials on irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Huang K, Lv M, et al.

Front PharmacolNov 2024

Systematic review

Self-Perceived Lactose Intolerance Versus Confirmed Lactose Intolerance in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Pop A, Popa SL, et al.

J Gastrointestin Liver DisSep 2024

Systematic review

A systematic review of the association between environmental risk factors and the development of irritable bowel syndrome.

Ng QX, Yaow CYL, et al.

J Gastroenterol HepatolSep 2024

Systematic review

How fragile the positive results of Chinese herbal medicine randomized controlled trials on irritable bowel syndrome are?

Luo M, Huang J, et al.

BMC Complement Med TherAug 2024

Systematic review

Diagnostic potential of various laboratory tests for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A systematic review.

Mansoor M, Shafiq MH, et al.

J Pak Med AssocJul 2024

Systematic review

Exploration of the mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine for anxiety and depression in patients with diarrheal irritable bowel syndrome based on network pharmacology and meta-analysis.

Bai C, Wang J, et al.

Front PharmacolMay 2024

Systematic review

Bridging the Gap: A Comprehensive Study on Traditional Chinese Medicine Strategies for Managing Adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Wei DJ, Li HJ, et al.

Am J Chin MedJan 2024

Systematic review

Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gluten-free

Arabpour E, Alijanzadeh D, et al.

Front NutrNov 2023

Systematic review

Herbal Remedies for Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Chiarioni G, Popa SL, et al.

NutrientsSep 2023

Systematic review

The Effect of Polyphenols, Minerals, Fibers, and Fruits on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Chiarioni G, Popa SL, et al.

NutrientsSep 2023

Systematic review

Exploring the Role of Vitamin D and the Gut Microbiome: A Cross-Sectional Study of Individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Healthy Controls.

Vitamin D

Matthews SW, Plantinga A, et al.

Biol Res NursJul 2023

Systematic review

Global research progress of visceral hypersensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome: bibliometrics and visualized analysis.

Tian S, Zhang H, et al.

Front PharmacolMay 2023

Systematic review

Nocebo response intensity and influencing factors in the randomized clinical trials of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Li R, Chen F, et al.

Front Med (Lausanne)Dec 2022

Systematic review

Systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese herbal formula Tongxie Yaofang for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: Evidence for clinical practice and future trials.

Liang SB, Cao HJ, et al.

Front PharmacolAug 2022

Systematic review

Heart Rate Variability-An Index of the Efficacy of Complementary Therapies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Mróz M, Czub M, et al.

NutrientsAug 2022

Systematic review

Association between irritable bowel syndrome and micronutrients: A systematic review.

Bek S, Teo YN, et al.

J Gastroenterol HepatolAug 2022

Systematic review

An Overview of Systematic Reviews of Herbal Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Jun H, Ko SJ, et al.

Front PharmacolMay 2022

Systematic review

Delivery Methods of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Chen LJ, Kamp K, et al.

Gastroenterol NursMay 2022