Pilot study to test the feasibility of an internet-based support program for education and knowledge transfer for patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Pilot study to test the feasibility of an internet-based support program for education and knowledge transfer for patients with irritable bowel syndrome - RDS-DigiPilot

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00037222

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-18

Start date

2025-07-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

K58

Interventions

Group 1: Digital support program with modules on exercise, relaxation, nutrition and knowledge transfer over 4 weeks. Recommended use: 5-6 days/week, 30-60 minutes/day each (total approx. 12-18 hours)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with a confirmed RDS diagnosis or who meet the Rome IV criteria for RDS Waiting list place for outpatient appointment (at least 4 weeks in the future) Written consent Willingness and technical ability to use the digital tool and answer the questionnaires Of legal age and able to give consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Serious organic illnesses Psychiatric or addiction-related illnesses Inclusion of vulnerable groups is not planned Non-use of the digital companion program for a period of more than two weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility of the digital accompanying program, determined on the basis of the following parameters: technical feasibility (access to content, functionality), frequency of use (login data, modules accessed), comprehensibility of content and integration into everyday life. Time points: T1 (start of study), T2 (after 4 weeks of use) Measuring instruments: 1. usage data via internal tracking system (e.g. logins, completed modules). 2. self-assessment of the participants using a study-specific questionnaire on the quality and usability of the program.	—

Measure

Time frame

Feasibility of the digital accompanying program, determined on the basis of the following parameters: technical feasibility (access to content, functionality), frequency of use (login data, modules accessed), comprehensibility of content and integration into everyday life. Time points: T1 (start of study), T2 (after 4 weeks of use) Measuring instruments: 1. usage data via internal tracking system (e.g. logins, completed modules). 2. self-assessment of the participants using a study-specific questionnaire on the quality and usability of the program.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. health-related quality of life, measured with the IBS-QOL (Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life) Time points: T1 (start of study), T2 (after 4 weeks of use) Measuring instrument: IBS-QOL questionnaire 2. Symptom severity, measured with the IBS-SSS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System) Time points: T1, T2 Measuring instrument: IBS-SSS questionnaire 3. Understanding of illness and coping strategies, Time points: T1, T2 Measuring instrument: knowledge questionnaire developed specifically for the study	—

Measure

Time frame

1. health-related quality of life, measured with the IBS-QOL (Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life) Time points: T1 (start of study), T2 (after 4 weeks of use) Measuring instrument: IBS-QOL questionnaire 2. Symptom severity, measured with the IBS-SSS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System) Time points: T1, T2 Measuring instrument: IBS-SSS questionnaire 3. Understanding of illness and coping strategies, Time points: T1, T2 Measuring instrument: knowledge questionnaire developed specifically for the study

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactChristian Sina

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Christian.Sina@uksh.de+49 451 3101 8401

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026