Does Oshi Health work? Here’s what the research says

About 2 in 3 U.S. adults have digestive symptoms that disrupt their everyday lives. If you’re one of them, you probably know that finding effective care is crucial for quality of life.

Enter Oshi Health: virtual GI care that’s scientifically-proven to work. Oshi offers on-demand access to an integrated team of GI providers, gut-brain specialists, and registered dietitians—all working together to address the root cause of GI symptoms. 

Clinical trial results show that Oshi’s whole-person approach helps people from all walks of life get lasting control over their symptoms—saving them time and money in the long run.

We dig deeper into the Oshi Health clinical trial results below to explain what these findings mean and how an integrated approach to GI care could be the answer to your GI concerns.

Oshi clinical trial overview

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the study results, let’s take a quick look at how the clinical trial was conducted. 

The 9-month study evaluated the outcomes and effectiveness of Oshi’s integrated GI care model. 

The study involved 234 participants, all trying to find digestive symptom relief. Some participants were living with diagnosed conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). And many others had unexplained digestive concerns like abdominal pain and bloating.

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the study results, researchers matched each Oshi Health patient in the study with five controls receiving traditional GI care. That way, the study compared people with similar symptoms or conditions and characteristics, like age and ethnicity—not apples to oranges. 

Researchers asked the Oshi Health participants how satisfied they were throughout their virtual care experience. They also partnered with a national health plan to see how healthcare costs for both groups changed over time.

What did researchers find?

Results showed that almost everyone who received GI care through Oshi Health and completed the study program reported improved symptoms, better quality of life, and more.

Let’s go over the results in more detail.

People feel better—for the long haul

According to clinical trial results—92 percent of Oshi patients saw an improvement in their GI symptoms and felt equipped to self-manage their digestive health. For many, this was the first time they found answers after years of searching. 

And 98 percent of patients reported satisfaction with their Oshi Health care experience. 

People get to live their lives again

Clinical trial participants reported major improvements in quality of life, productivity, and anxiety and stress scores. They also missed 1.3 fewer work days per month.

People save money

Clinical trial results show us that Oshi patients saw significantly lower GI-related healthcare costs over a period of 6 months compared to patients receiving traditional care.

These cost savings represent the true cost of care. This includes health plan coverage and out-of-pocket costs (e.g., deductible, copays, and coinsurance).

Because they have on-demand access to an integrated care team, patients are less likely to head to the emergency department for GI-related concerns. 

Oshi patients saw a 64% reduction in GI-related ED visits

Oshi also takes a conservative approach to GI-related imaging and testing so patients don’t get sent for expensive tests without good reason. 

Oshi patients saw a 57% decrease in avoidable GI-related imaging

Plus, targeted, root-cause GI care often results in fewer unnecessary prescriptions and GI surgeries. 

Patients saw a 40% reduction in unecessary prescriptions with Oshi Health

Why these results matter

GI conditions affect millions of Americans, but they’re often overlooked. And those stats don’t even include those suffering in silence due to stigma or lack of care options. 

It can take a while to see a provider in the traditional healthcare system—and even longer to get a diagnosis. That’s all time spent still struggling with stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, or other digestive symptoms.

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have worse quality of life scores than people on dialysis!

Navigating the complex and less-than-efficient U.S. healthcare system when you’re dealing with a digestive concern that impacts every facet of your life can be overwhelming.

Oshi Health is here to help—with a root-cause approach that’s clinically-proven to work

And the Oshi study isn’t the only one highlighting the proven benefits of combining medical, gut-brain, and dietary support for lasting digestive health outcomes—there are so many studies we can’t even list them all!

• One study in Denmark and Ireland looked at 333 patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis receiving virtual care. Over 85 percent said they preferred telehealth, and many were more likely to stick with treatment compared to the control group. 
• Another study examined the effectiveness of telehealth versus standard care for managing IBD. After a year, outpatient and hospital visits were much lower in the telemedicine group than in the standard care group.
• A review of studies found that an integrated care model involving a team of GI specialists, including dietitians and psychologists, reduces hospital admissions, surgeries, and healthcare costs for people with IBD.

Evidence also shows that combining GI, diet, and psychological care improves symptoms and quality of life, with 2 to 4 times more patients achieving significant symptom reduction than those receiving standard care. 

*Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality