New self-management program shows promise for IBD symptom relief
NCT ID NCT05651542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a comprehensive self-management program for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The program included eight sessions covering topics like symptom tracking, relaxation, diet, and pain management. Researchers enrolled 55 adults in Washington state to see if the program was feasible and acceptable, and whether it helped improve symptoms and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare provider diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease * Report current symptoms * Able to read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Live outside of Washington state * Bowel-related surgery within the past month
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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