Improving self-management for people with inflammatory bowel disease

A Comprehensive Self-Management Intervention for individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NIH-funded research University of Washington · NIH-10813882

This study is testing a new program to help people with inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, better manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives, and we’d love for you to join us to see how well it works compared to regular care.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Washington NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Seattle, United States)
Project IDNIH-10813882 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing a Comprehensive Self-Management Intervention (CSM-IBD) specifically for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The intervention aims to help patients manage their symptoms, such as abdominal pain, fatigue, and anxiety, by adapting a previously successful program used for irritable bowel syndrome. Participants will be involved in a randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this intervention compared to usual care, with a focus on improving quality of life and daily symptom management. The study will also explore how various socioecological factors influence symptoms in this population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease or those who are not experiencing significant symptoms may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients with inflammatory bowel disease by providing effective self-management strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar self-management interventions in other gastrointestinal conditions, indicating potential for effectiveness in this new population.

Where this research is happening

Seattle, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions chronic disorderChronic Disease
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