Improving mental health and disease management in youth with inflammatory bowel disease through biofeedback.

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What this research studies

This research investigates how heart rate variability biofeedback can enhance behavioral interventions for adolescents suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The approach focuses on improving both psychological well-being and disease functioning by addressing autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which is common in these patients. Participants will engage in a virtually delivered, group-based program that teaches coping skills and biofeedback techniques to help manage their symptoms. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention through a randomized controlled trial.

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Where this research is happening

• Emory University
  Atlanta, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Reed, Bonney — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Reed, Bonney

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About this research

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