fatigue tiredness
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for the fatigue group were: age > 18 years, remission of the disease (CDAI = 35).;Inclusion criteria for the non-fatigue group: age > 18 years, remission of the disease (CDAI
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were: pregnancy; surgery within 3 months prior to this study, neoplastic condition; other gastrointestinal diseases; psychiatric disorder (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score > 10).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Aims of the study: 1. The primary aim of the study is improvement of fatigue and quality of life through the introduction of this specific coping strategy in IBD patients by performing a randomized controlled trial of Solution Focused Therapy. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Secondary aim is: to assess the cost-effectiveness of a fatigue coping course in patients with CD. 2. To investigate the mechanisms behind fatigue and the effects of psychological intervention on several cytokines known to be involved in IBD. | — |
Countries
Netherlands