Improving mental health and disease management in youth with inflammatory bowel disease through biofeedback.
A Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Enhanced Behavioral Intervention to Improve Psychological and Disease Functioning in Youth with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
This study is looking at how a special program that teaches teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to manage their stress and symptoms can help them feel better both mentally and physically.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124700 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly those experiencing anxiety or depression related to their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have inflammatory bowel disease or those who are not adolescents may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved psychological health and better management of IBD symptoms in young patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results using similar biofeedback approaches to improve psychological outcomes in patients with chronic conditions.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reed, Bonney — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Reed, Bonney
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.