Clinical trial for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Official title Developing a Self-Management Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07456566
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to learn whether a behavior‑change program can improve health and quality of life for people with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will take part in a self‑management program that includes education and skill‑building activities, and will complete surveys and health checks during the study.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 24 weeks and includes regular visits and assessments throughout that period.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) based on conventional clinical, endoscopic, and histopathological criteria, clinically active IBD
- Impaired health-related quality of life
- Clinically active IBD will be indicated by both a modified Harvey Bradshaw Index (HBI) ≥5 for Crohn's disease (CD) or a Simple Clinical Colitis...
- Fecal calprotectin \> 250 microgram (ug/g)
- Impaired IBD-specific health-related quality of life will be defined as a Short IBD Questionnaire score ≤ 60
You likely can't join if
- Unable to speak and read English
- Unable to access the internet regularly by phone or web as this will impair participants ability to engage with the intervention components
- Have an ileostomy, colostomy, ileoanal pouch, or ileorectal anastomoses
- Are planned for imminent surgery
- Have short bowel syndrome
- Uncontrolled medical or psychiatric disease
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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