A pilot trial of a mindfulness intervention for young people with IBD
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A pilot and feasibility trial of a group mindfulness and self-compassion intervention for young people diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IRAS ID
269847
Contact name
Rebecca Yeates
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Sheffield
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 7 months, 30 days
Research summary
Young people with IBD face all the usual complexities of growing up, with the additional complications of having a chronic health condition, often recently diagnosed, which can have a detrimental impact on their mental health.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme for young people with IBD, via a pilot trial. It is hoped that the MBSR group will improve mental wellbeing for participants, along with quality of life, pain, sleep and fatigue. All outcomes which have been effectively targeted by MBSR in other chronic health populations. A subsequent Mindfulness Based Compassionate Living intervention will be subsequently delivered to individuals who have completed MBSR with the aim of evaluating whether increasing self-compassion further improves outcomes. It is hoped this intervention will equip young people with IBD with a self-compassionate mindfulness practice that they can continue to use during the course of their disease, maintaining a healthy wellbeing.
REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NE/0331
Date of REC Opinion
19 Nov 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion