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

NCT ID NCT06510296

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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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