Mobile Self-Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Adolescents
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 13 - 21 |
| Updated: | 6/28/2017 |
| Start Date: | January 30, 2016 |
| End Date: | September 22, 2016 |
Mobile Self-Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Adolescents: Pilot Study
The objective of the proposed research is to conduct user testing of a mobile-based
self-management support intervention for adolescents and young adults with Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS), a chronic digestive condition. The application (app; BodiMojo Buddy) uses a
virtual coach that can serve to increase patient engagement through interactive
skill-building, self-care, and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral activities. If the
BodiMojo Buddy mobile app is successful, it will have a significant public health impact by
providing a mobile resource to the 10-15% of the US population who suffer from IBS and
potentially improving health outcomes and reducing significant costs to the US healthcare
system.
Study participation involves participants downloading and using the app for 30 days. During
the 30 days, participants will interact with the app by inputting their current mood,
receiving supportive feedback from the app, reading messages, and doing brief activities
(such as relaxation activities, etc.). Before and after the 30 days of user testing,
participants will complete a few brief questionnaires about their behavior, how their
symptoms affect their life, and how they receive support from others. These questions will
take around 20 minutes to complete at each administration.
self-management support intervention for adolescents and young adults with Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS), a chronic digestive condition. The application (app; BodiMojo Buddy) uses a
virtual coach that can serve to increase patient engagement through interactive
skill-building, self-care, and mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral activities. If the
BodiMojo Buddy mobile app is successful, it will have a significant public health impact by
providing a mobile resource to the 10-15% of the US population who suffer from IBS and
potentially improving health outcomes and reducing significant costs to the US healthcare
system.
Study participation involves participants downloading and using the app for 30 days. During
the 30 days, participants will interact with the app by inputting their current mood,
receiving supportive feedback from the app, reading messages, and doing brief activities
(such as relaxation activities, etc.). Before and after the 30 days of user testing,
participants will complete a few brief questionnaires about their behavior, how their
symptoms affect their life, and how they receive support from others. These questions will
take around 20 minutes to complete at each administration.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age 13-21 years
2. For adolescents: Parent-reported physician diagnosis of IBS, using pediatric Rome III
diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. For young adults:
self-reported physician diagnosis of IBS using Rome III diagnostic criteria, or
meeting criteria for IBS or functional abdominal pain as determined during phone
screening.
3. Have daily use of an iPhone or iPad that meets the following technical
specifications: at least iOS 8; for iPhones, must be iPhone 5 or above.
4. Able and willing to give informed assent/consent and comply with study requirements
5. Have one caregiver willing and able to participate in the study [only for 13-17 year
olds]
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Inability to provide informed assent/permission/consent
2. Inability to read, speak, and understand English (because the app content/parent
guides are written in English, as are the measures being used in the study)
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