Use of Zemedy Application for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Waitlist Available

Led By Linda Nguyen, MD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Meet Rome IV criteria for IBS for at least 6 months. No restrictions on type of IBS.

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and at week 24.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test whether the Zemedy app can help people with IBS by providing a CBT program digitally.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who have had symptoms for at least 6 months. Participants must speak English, have been on a stable IBS treatment for 30 days, and own a smartphone to use the Zemedy app.

What is being tested?

The study tests the effectiveness of Zemedy, a mobile app delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs to help manage IBS symptoms.

What are the potential side effects?

Since Zemedy is an application providing CBT and not a medication, it may not have typical drug side effects. Users might experience discomfort if new to CBT or stress from regular engagement with the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with IBS for at least 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and at week 24.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and at week 24.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and at week 24. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

IBS-SSS at 8 Weeks

Secondary study objectives

IBS-SSS at 24 Weeks

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Experimental (TAU plus CBT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Subjects who are in the Experimental Group will receive 8 weeks of CBT from the Zemedy mobile application in addition to their treatment as usual (TAU).

Group II: Control Group (TAU only)Active Control1 Intervention

Treatment as Usual (TAU) for IBS patients are tailored to each individual's needs and may involve treatment such as: dietary modification, exercise, medication, and anti-diarrheal therapy.

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