NCT03332537

Brief Summary

This pilot project will provide foundational information about the contextual factors of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) related pain (pain catastrophizing, perceived stress, reactivity pain sensitivity, genetic and microbiome) on pain self-management (SM) process and outcomes. In addition, the investigators will gain insight on the potential impact of the personalized IBS-pain SM approach on pain SM behaviors and health outcomes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2016

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2016

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 27, 2017

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 6, 2017

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

June 4, 2019

Status Verified

May 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.2 years

First QC Date

October 27, 2017

Last Update Submit

May 31, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Young AdultsIBSSelf ManagementPainGut microbiomeGeneticsOnline education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in pain sensitivity

    Quantitative sensory testing - Change over time

    Baseline and 6 weeks and 12 weeks

  • Change in gut microbiome

    Change over time

    Baseline and 6 weeks and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Genetic variations (Pain-susceptibility SNPs genotyping)

    Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will be provided an online interactive platform to access electronic modules (total of 10) on: IBS-related pain neurophysiology and the brain-gut axis and self-management strategies. There is no additional intervention.

Personalized IBS Pain SM

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be enrolled in the online platform. After completion of the modules, they will be scheduled for a consultation with a research nurse about their level of peripheral and central sensitivity, self-evaluation of IBS-pain SM, goal setting and self-monitoring of IBS-pain and physical activity. They will be asked to document their pain and all symptom SM behaviors daily for the next 10 weeks. At the 6-week follow-up visit, the researcher will review the online activities of the participant, go over the previously selected goals with the participants. The study nurse will acknowledge accomplishment of goals and assist in problem-identification and solving.

Behavioral: Personalized IBS Pain SM

Interventions

Personalized IBS Pain SM

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 29 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Men and women ages 18-29 years of age
  • Diagnosis of IBS from a healthcare provider with a current report of pain
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Daily access to a computer connected to the internet

You may not qualify if:

  • Other chronic painful conditions (i.e. fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic interstitial cystitis)
  • Infectious disease (hepatitis, HIV, MRSA)
  • Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Serious mental health conditions (ex. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mania)
  • Women who are pregnant or post-partum in last 3 months
  • Regular use of opioids, iron supplements, prebiotics/probiotics or antibiotics, or substance abuse.
  • Injury to non-dominant hand or presence of open skin lesions

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

UConn Health Center

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

Location

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut, 06269, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Chen J, Zhang Y, Barandouzi ZA, Lee J, Zhao T, Xu W, Chen MH, Feng B, Starkweather A, Cong X. The effect of self-management online modules plus nurse-led support on pain and quality of life among young adults with irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud. 2022 Aug;132:104278. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104278. Epub 2022 Apr 30.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Irritable Bowel SyndromePain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic Diseases, FunctionalColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Xiaomei Cong, PhD, RN

    University of Connecticut

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
Using a stratified and blocked randomization scheme.
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 27, 2017

First Posted

November 6, 2017

Study Start

October 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 31, 2018

Study Completion

December 31, 2018

Last Updated

June 4, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

All of the individual participant data that are part of National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) designated common data elements collected during the trial, after de-identification have been submitted to NIH repository at the Common Data Repository for Nursing Science (cdRNS). Data can be accessed by directly submitting requests at that website. When will data be available (start and end dates)? Immediately. No end date. With whom? Anyone who wishes to access the data and creates an account on cdRNS.nih.gov. By what mechanism will data be made available? Data are available at cdRNS.nih.gov

Time Frame
within 2 years
Access Criteria
Requests will be submitted through the cdRNS website
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