| Variable | Groups | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control (N = 33) | Intervention (N = 34) | ||
| Gender (N; male/female) | 9/24 | 13/21 | 0.44 |
| Age (years; mean ± SD) | 43.45 ± 10.35 | 44.41 ± 11.25 | 0.95 |
| BMI (Kg/m2; mean ± SD) | 22.71 ± 3.19 | 22.27 ± 2.95 | 0.57 |
| IBS duration (Years; mean ± SD) | 9.2 ± 7.74 | 10.0 ± 6.52 | 0.65 |