AzTrials
AzTrials

Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesNCT05722236

IBD Strong Peer2Peer for Self-Management of Psychological Distress

A study testing IBD Strong Peer2Peer in people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Ulcerative Colitis, run by Jennifer Jones at 1 site in Canada.

Recruiting

Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

Sites and contacts
Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

Psychological distress (PD) as a result of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is prevalent and associated with worse disease-related outcomes. IBD-associated psychological distress (IBD-PD) is particularly common at initial diagnosis, during disease flares, before surgery, and during transitions of care. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 99 years
What is being tested?
IBD Strong Peer2Peer
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
120 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
1 Jun 2023to Mar 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 99 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult IBD patient (18 years or older)
  • In a period of transition (newly diagnosed, transitioning from pediatric to adult care, flaring or changing medications, recently admitted to hospital, or facing the need for surgery)

Who cannot join

  • Screening positive for severe psychological pathology
  • Do not speak English
  • Diagnosis of a major comorbid psychiatric condition such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia,
  • No access to the internet

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jennifer Jones, MD contact

902-473-1499

jljones@dal.ca

Natalie Willett, BSc contact

902-473-7074

natalie.willett@nshealth.ca

Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
  • QEII Health Sciences Centre

    Halifax, N.S., B3H 3A7

    Jennifer L Jones, MD, 902-473-1499, jennifer.jones@nshealth.ca

    Recruiting

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Wait List-Controlled, Clinical Trial of IBD Strong Peer for Self-Management of Psychological Distress by Persons Living With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Psychological distress (PD) as a result of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is prevalent and associated with worse disease-related outcomes. IBD-associated psychological distress (IBD-PD) is particularly common at initial diagnosis, during disease flares, before surgery, and during transitions of care. Access to evidence-based, gold-standard psychological interventions and emotional support for IBD-PD has been identified as a major care gap by persons living with IBD. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the burden of PD for persons living with chronic diseases like IBD, predisposing at-risk individuals to even greater mental struggles. Studies have shown a minority of patients are asked about IBD-PD in routine clinical care and that even if asked, access to mental health care is extremely limited. iPeer2Peer is an evidence-based, peer-led, virtually administered intervention for IBD-PD in the pediatric population that has demonstrated feasibility, acceptability and early effectiveness. Using qualitative data derived from an extensive stakeholder engagement process, iPeer2Peer has been adapted to meet the needs of adults living with IBD-PD. This program, IBD Strong Peer, will be studied through a randomized, wait list-controlled hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial in Nova Scotia. This study will provide implementation data needed to improve and adapt the intervention and implementation strategy to meet local needs, as well as provide early effectiveness data. This data will inform the design and statistical power needed for future larger, multicenter randomized control trials. IBD Strong Peer has significant potential to improve access to evidence-informed interventions for IBD-PD.

Being tested
IBD Strong Peer2Peer, Waitlist control
Keywords
peer mentoring, psychological distress, IBD, mental health, access
Medical subject headings
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colitis, Ulcerative, Crohn Disease, Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • IBD Strong Peer2PeerBehavioural

    Mentee participants will experience the intervention: this group will partake in peer-led sessions (peer calls) consisting of up to 10 virtual sessions on Zoom lasting approximately 20-30 minutes in duration over eight weeks. Individual peer calls will be unstructured whereby trained mentors (patients with IBD who have undergone training to be a mentor) and mentees will be given the freedom to discuss whatever issues they choose. Psychological and emotional support is provided to the mentee by the mentor.

  • Waitlist controlOther

    Wait list controls will be offered participation in the IBD Strong Peer2Peer intervention once post-control outcome measures have been completed.

Study groups in NCT05722236
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
IBD Strong Peer2Peer interventionExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: IBD Strong Peer2Peer
Waitlist -controlsOtherNot described
Receives: Other: Waitlist control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Participant Satisfaction

    Satisfaction, measured by the satisfaction questionnaire: QUOTE IBD, where QI index < 0.9 = suboptimal satisfaction)

    Measured: week 4

  2. Participant Satisfaction

    Satisfaction, measured by the satisfaction questionnaire: QUOTE IBD, where QI index < 0.9 = suboptimal satisfaction)

    Measured: week 8

  3. Attrition rate

    Rate of participants who drop out of the study

    Measured: week 4

  4. Attrition rate

    Rate of participants who drop out of the study

    Measured: week 8

  5. Adherence rate

    Rate of participants who adhere to the study protocol

    Measured: week 4

  6. Adherence rate

    Rate of participants who adhere to the study protocol

    Measured: week 8

  7. Recruitment success

    recruitment success [participation/ total number approached or referred]

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  8. Recruitment success

    recruitment success [participation/ total number approached or referred]

    Measured: week 4

  9. Recruitment success

    recruitment success [participation/ total number approached or referred]

    Measured: week 8

  10. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 1

  11. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 2

  12. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 3

  13. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 4

  14. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 5

  15. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 6

  16. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 7

  17. Fidelity

    Audio recording of session to determine what interventions were delivered, intervention fidelity (Module content completion will be assessed via thematic analysis).

    Measured: week 8

  18. General quality of life score (Eq5D-3L )

    General quality of life score measured by the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (Eq5D-3L) index

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  19. General quality of life score (Eq5D-3L )

    General quality of life score measured by the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (Eq5D-3L) index

    Measured: week 4

  20. General quality of life score (Eq5D-3L )

    General quality of life score measured by the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 3 Level Version (Eq5D-3L) index

    Measured: week 8

  21. General quality of life score (SF-36)

    General quality of life score measured by the SF-36 questionnaire

    Measured: Pre-study baseline

  22. General quality of life score (SF-36)

    General quality of life score measured by the SF-36 questionnaire

    Measured: week 4

  23. General quality of life score (SF-36)

    General quality of life score measured by the SF-36 questionnaire

    Measured: week 8

  24. IBD Related quality of life score

    IBD Related quality of life score, measured by the Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (SIBDQ)

    Measured: Pre-study baseline

  25. IBD Related quality of life score

    IBD Related quality of life score, measured by the Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (SIBDQ)

    Measured: week 4

  26. IBD Related quality of life score

    IBD Related quality of life score, measured by the Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (SIBDQ)

    Measured: week 8

  27. Participant Self efficacy score

    Self-efficacy, measured by the New General Self Efficacy Scale

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  28. Participant Self efficacy score

    Self-efficacy, measured by the New General Self Efficacy Scale

    Measured: week 4

  29. Participant Self efficacy score

    Self-efficacy, measured by the New General Self Efficacy Scale

    Measured: week 8

  30. Psychological distress (DSM-V)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the DSM-V cross cutting questionnaire

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline, week 4 and week 8

  31. Psychological distress (DSM-V)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the DSM-V cross cutting questionnaire

    Measured: week 4

  32. Psychological distress (DSM-V)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the DSM-V cross cutting questionnaire

    Measured: week 8

  33. Psychological distress (PSS)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  34. Psychological distress (PSS)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Measured: week 4

  35. Psychological distress (PSS)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

    Measured: week 8

  36. Psychological distress (GAD7)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD7) scale

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  37. Psychological distress (GAD7)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD7) scale

    Measured: week 4

  38. Psychological distress (GAD7)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD7) scale

    Measured: week 8

  39. Psychological distress (PHQ8)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire depression (PHQ8) scale

    Measured: Pre-study Baseline

  40. Psychological distress (PHQ8)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire depression (PHQ8) scale

    Measured: week 4

  41. Psychological distress (PHQ8)

    Participant psychological distress, measured by the eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire depression (PHQ8) scale

    Measured: week 8

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Feb 2023
  2. Study start1 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completionMar 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
120 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05722236
Sponsor's protocol ID
50596
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
22 Dec 2022
Last updated
9 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Tiles-Sar N, Neuser J, de Sordi D, Baltes A, Preiss JC, Moser G, Timmer A. Psychological interventions for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025 Apr 17;4(4):CD006913. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006913.pub3.

    PubMed 40243391

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing IBD Strong Peer2Peer in people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Ulcerative Colitis, run by Jennifer Jones at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jennifer Jones, MD (902-473-1499, jljones@dal.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Participant Satisfaction (time frame: week 4). The study lists 41 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05722236, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2026.

Free account

Log in to keep searching

You’ve used your 3 free searches. AzTrials is free: log in or create a free account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in