Can an app or a book ease IBD disability? large trial tests free Self-Help options

NCT ID NCT06646757

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested whether four free self-help resources—a symptom-tracking app, a cognitive behavioral therapy workbook, a helpline, and a peer mentor—can reduce disability in people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Over 800 adults participated online for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if these tools boost confidence in managing the disease and lessen daily limitations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral interventions (self-help app, CBT workbook, helpline, peer mentor)
What this could lead to: If effective, these free tools could help people with IBD feel more in control and reduce daily disability without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results are not yet published. The interventions are behavioral, so benefits may vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CROHN DISEASE (CD) ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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