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Behavioral Intervention

Positive Psychology Intervention for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Elizabeth Madva, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up weeks 1-9
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study whether a positive psychology intervention can help relieve symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~weeks 1-9
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and weeks 1-9 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of PP Sessions Completed by Participants
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Ability to Bounce Back from Stress
Change in Ability to Cope with Stress and Adversity
Change in Adherence to Medications
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Positive Psychology Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete 9 weekly phone sessions with a study trainer and positive psychology exercises between phone sessions. Study trainers will review the positive psychology exercises with the participant on the phone each week. Participants will receive this intervention in addition to their treatment as usual.
Group II: Wait list Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
After waiting for 9 weeks, participants will complete 9 weekly phone sessions with a study trainer and positive psychology exercises between phone sessions. Study trainers will review the positive psychology exercises with the participant on the phone each week. Participants will receive this intervention in addition to their treatment as usual.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Positive Psychology Intervention
2022
N/A
~90

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,929 Previous Clinical Trials
13,198,286 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Irritable Bowel Syndrome
166 Patients Enrolled for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)OTHER
195 Previous Clinical Trials
1,316,026 Total Patients Enrolled
Elizabeth Madva, M.D.Principal InvestigatorMassachusetts General Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many participants are actively involved in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study that was first advertised on March 25th 2022 is still open for recruitment. 20 patients are needed from a single site for the trial's completion."

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Are there any current opportunities to join this experiment?

"Affirmative, according to the clinicaltrials.gov website this investigation is currently recruiting participants. It was initiated on March 25th 2022 and has undergone a recent update as of April 3rd 2022. A total of 20 individuals are required at one particular site for participation in the study."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Delaware
Massachusetts
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
Massachusetts General Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Typically responds via
Phone Call
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. Massachusetts General Hospital: < 24 hours
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Well-being in IBS: Strengths and Happiness (WISH)
Elizabeth N. Madva, M.D. 2022. "Well-being in IBS: Strengths and Happiness (WISH)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05289089.
~6 spots leftby Apr 2025
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