Mindfulness Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Effects of a Mindfulness Therapy Intervention for Individuals With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Aim: To compare the effects of a specific application of Mindfulness vs. Treatment-asusual control group in patients with bowel disease. Design: randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient setting. Population: patients who attended bimonthly check up.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition with a relapsing disease course. Managing the relapsing nature of the disease causes daily stress for IBD patients. Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based psychological program designed to help manage depressive and stress symptoms.

Aim: To compare the effects of a specific application of Mindfulness vs. Treatment-as usual control group in patients with bowel disease.

Outcome measures: quality of life, inflammatory and stress markers. Design: randomized controlled trial. Setting: Outpatient setting. Population: patients who attended bimonthly check up.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with bowel disease diagnostic
• patients with non active disease symptoms in the last 3 month
• patients with access to internet and basic informatic knowledge

Exclusion Criteria:

• active disease symptoms
• planned surgery
• cognitive impairment
• previous experience with mindfulness