Can a smartphone app ease the Gut-Brain struggle for IBD patients?

NCT ID NCT06510296

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a mobile app designed to help Black and Hispanic adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) manage stress and improve their quality of life. The app teaches coping skills, mindfulness, and disease acceptance. Researchers want to see if the app is practical and helpful for this group, who often face barriers to mental health care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Digital mind-body intervention mobile application
What this could lead to: If successful, this app could provide an accessible, scalable way to reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life for underserved IBD patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app's effectiveness depends on user engagement, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CROHN'S DISEASE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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