Internet-delivered CBT for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Internet-delivered Exposure and Mindfulness Based Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01171053

Enrollment

Registered

2010-07-28

Start date

2008-06-30

Completion date

2010-06-30

Last updated

2010-07-28

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Conditions

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Keywords

Cognitive behavior therapy, Internet, Cost-effectiveness, Irritable bowel syndrome

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a 10 week Internet-delivered CBT treatment for patients diagnosed with IBS. The patients' work with the treatment and is supported through online contact with a therapist. Approximately 86 patients will be included in the study and randomized to either condition. All included patients are assessed one week before the treatment starts. After 10 weeks (post treatment). Follow-up assessments are conducted at 3 and 12 months follow-up after treatment. Patients in treatment condition are hypothesized to experience significant reduction IBS symptoms, societal costs and quality of life compared to patients on waiting list.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALInternet-delivered CBT

Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy with therapist support.

BEHAVIORALTherapist support

Weekly therapist support without CBT-interventions

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of IBS given by physician * At screening fulfilling Rome III-criteria for IBS

Exclusion criteria

* Severe depression * Suicidal ideation * Presence of unexplained IBS alarm symptoms

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Gastrointestinal symptoms	One week before the treatment starts	Gastrointestinal Symptom rating scale (GSRS)

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Health economic data	One week before the treatment starts	Trimbos and Institute of Medical Technology Assessment Cost Questionnaire for Psychiatry. In this questionnaire, patients register their monthly health care consumption (e.g. GP visits) as well as time spent in informal health enhancing activities (e.g. self-help groups and informal care from friends). In addition, work loss and work cutback both at work and in the domestic realm is measured.
Quality of life	One week before the treatment starts	The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quality of Life Instrument
Gastrointestinal symptom-specific anxiety	One week before the treatment starts	Visceral Sensitivity Index
Depressive symptoms	One week before the treatment starts	The Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale
Functional impairments in work, social and family life	One week before the treatment starts	Sheenan Disability Scale (DSD)

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026