A cognitive-behavioral treatment for irritable bowel syndrome using interoceptive exposure to visceral sensations

► CBT with interoceptive exposure (IE) was investigated for the treatment of IBS. ► IE was compared to stress management (SM) and attention control (AC). ► IE outperformed AC on several indices of outcome. ► IE outperformed SM on some indices of outcome. ► Treatment for IBS targeting fear and avoidance of visceral sensation is efficacious.