Status:

RECRUITING

Heart Rate Variability and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

13-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goals of this study are to test the effectiveness of a virtually delivered, group-based coping skills treatment program incorporating heart rate variability biofeedback to target autonomic dysfunc...

Detailed Description

The goals of this study are to test the effectiveness of a virtually delivered, group-based coping skills treatment program incorporating heart rate variability biofeedback to target autonomic dysfunc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis with biopsy-confirmed IBD for at least 4 months,
  • ages 13 through 18 years inclusive,
  • speak English,
  • enrolling with at least 1 parent/guardian who is willing to participate by completing surveys,
  • positive depression or anxiety screens using the PHQ-4, - access to home internet to participate in virtual intervention,
  • youth and parent agree to the conditions of study participation, including randomization, participation in intervention, and follow-up assessments,
  • youth is medically approved to engage in normal daily activities (e.g., attend school, extracurricular activities)

Exclusion

  • previous diagnosis of developmental disabilities that require full-time special education or that impair the ability to respond to treatment,
  • diagnosis with any other chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, etc.),
  • diagnosis of abnormal thyroid function,
  • treatment with any drug with known autonomic cardiovascular influences including beta-blockers, central sympatholytic agents, or antidepressants.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 6 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

128 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06537258

Start Date

February 6 2025

End Date

October 1 2028

Last Update

March 14 2025

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Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303

2

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322

3

Center for Advanced Pediatrics

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329