IBD Strong Peer2Peer for Self-Management of Psychological Distress

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease

In brief

Psychological distress (PD) as a result of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is prevalent and associated with worse disease-related outcomes. IBD-associated psychological distress (IBD-PD) is particularly common at initial diagnosis, during disease flares, before surgery, and during transitions of care. Access to evidence-based, gold-standard psychological interventions and emotional support for IBD-PD has been identified as a major care gap by persons living with IBD. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the burden of PD for persons living with chronic diseases like IBD, predisposing at-risk individuals to even greater mental struggles. Studies have shown a minority of patients are asked about IBD-PD in routine clinical care and that even if asked, access to mental health care is extremely limited. iPeer2Peer is an evidence-based, peer-led, virtually administered intervention for IBD-PD in the pediatric population that has demonstrated feasibility, acceptability and early effectiveness. Using qualitative data derived from an extensive stakeholder engagement process, iPeer2Peer has been adapted to meet the needs of adults living with IBD-PD. This program, IBD Strong Peer, will be studied through a randomized, wait list-controlled hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial in Nova Scotia. This study will provide implementation data needed to improve and adapt the intervention and implementation strategy to meet local needs, as well as provide early effectiveness data. This data will inform the design and statistical power needed for future larger, multicenter randomized control trials. IBD Strong Peer has significant potential to improve access to evidence-informed interventions for IBD-PD.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05722236

Run by

Jennifer Jones

People needed

120

Starts

2023-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-07-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult IBD patient (18 years or older)
• In a period of transition (newly diagnosed, transitioning from pediatric to adult care, flaring or changing medications, recently admitted to hospital, or facing the need for surgery)

You may not qualify if…

• Screening positive for severe psychological pathology
• Do not speak English
• Diagnosis of a major comorbid psychiatric condition such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia,
• No access to the internet

Where it is running

• QEII Health Sciences Centre — Halifax, N.S., Canada (enrolling)

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