Well-being in IBS: Strengths and Happiness (WISH) 2.0
ConditionIrritable Bowel Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, preliminary effects, and candidate gut-brain mechanisms of an optimized positive psychology (PP) intervention for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), entitled "WISH," compared to an educational control intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
IBS Diagnosis: Adult patients with an IBS diagnosis meeting standardized Rome IV diagnostic criteria.
Language and communication: English fluency and access to a phone.
Disqualifiers
Presence of inflammatory bowel disease or other structural/biochemical primary gastrointestinal illness that better explains IBS-like symptoms: As reported by the patient, their physician, and/or documented in the medical record.
Severe psychiatric illness: Current manic episode, psychosis, or active substance use disorder diagnosed via the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) or Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND).
Cognitive impairment: Assessed using a six-item cognitive screen developed for research.
Presence of atrial fibrillation or a cardiac pacemaker, or daily use of beta blocking medication: As reported by the patient and/or documented in the medical record.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Positive Psychology (PP) Intervention
- Educational Intervention
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov