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Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Program for Managing Stress With IBD: An RCT

Anxiety | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases | Depression | Stress

The study will examine the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) intervention to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in individuals with IBD and comorbid clinically elevated t anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. The investigators will conduct a two-arm RCT comparing participants receiving the iCBT intervention (intervention group) and those receiving Treatment As Usual (TAU).

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    ALL
  • Âges admissibles:

    18 and up

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants will need to be at least 18 years of age or older, be diagnosed by a physician with IBD (Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis), have anxiety and/or depression scores \> 8 on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A or HADS-D), have access to a computer, and be literate in the English language. Participants may be on psychotropic medication but dosage should be stable for at least six weeks prior to study enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who have had, within the last six months, suicidal ideation or suicidal intent, self-harming behaviour, active substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, or an eating disorder will be excluded. Presence of these behaviours and disorders will be determined through the screening process described in the next section. Individuals who are currently receiving cognitive behavioral treatment for an anxiety or mood disorder, or have participated in such treatment in the previous three months, are not eligible for this study.

Lieu de l'étude

University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Backup Contact

Shelby Anderson, BA

[email protected]
204-787-4799
Primary Contact

Gia Ly Jackson, MSc.

[email protected]
204-787-4799
Étude parrainée par
University of Manitoba
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ID de l'étude: NCT04700917