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Can an online therapy course calm both the gut and the mind?

NCT ID NCT07814196

Symptom relief Sponsor: Örebro University, Sweden Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing an 8-session online program that combines acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and compassion practices for adults with disorders of gut-brain interaction who also have anxiety or depressive symptoms. The trial compares this program against an education-only course covering gut-brain disorders, diet, and psychological factors. About 200 adults aged 18 to 75 take part, and the team measures changes in digestive symptoms, anxiety, depression, and quality of life.

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Active substance
an 8-session online program combining acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and compassion practices
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give people with gut-brain disorders a low-cost, at-home way to ease digestive symptoms, anxiety, and low mood at the same time.
What could go wrong
Online therapy does not help everyone, and some people may find the exercises hard to stick with. The trial is mid-stage and its results may not hold up in larger or more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 75 years * Meeting clinical symptom levels for least one DGBI diagnosis (assessed with the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Adults (Palsson et al., 2016)) * Clinically meaningful levels of depressive symptoms or anxiety: score ≥ 7 and ≤ 34 on the Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (Svanborg \& Åsberg, 1994; (MADRS-S; depressive symptoms), or score ≥ 5 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale-7 (GAD-7; anxiety symptoms; Spitzer et al., 2006) * Stable medication for psychiatric symptoms including anxiety, depression and sleep problems for at least two months prior to intervention. * Ability to read and write Swedish * Have access to a device (like computer, tablet or smartphone with) with access to the internet and that can be used to attend video conferences and preview the intervention platform (i.e., have a microphone and speakers or headphones). Exclusion Criteria: * Currently undergoing any form of psychological intervention. * Increased risk of suicide (≥4 points on MADRS item 9). * Ongoing or previously diagnosed severe psychiatric disorder, such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders or bipolar disorder.

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Disorders of gut brain interaction Distress, psychological

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