Testing a digital self-management program for inflammatory bowel disease

Plain-English translation of NCT07456566 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing whether a digital self-management program — a 24-week online tool designed to help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease — can improve your symptoms and quality of life. Half of participants will receive their usual medical care, while the other half will also use this self-management program alongside their regular care. The study wants to understand whether this additional digital tool can help people feel better and manage their condition more effectively.

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease struggle with their symptoms and quality of life even while receiving standard medical care. Researchers believe that teaching patients practical self-management skills through a digital program might help fill that gap and give people more tools to take control of their health.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) that is currently active
your quality of life has been affected by your inflammatory bowel disease
you have access to the internet regularly by phone or computer
you can speak and read English
you have blood or stool test results showing active inflammation from your disease

You likely don't qualify if…

you have had bowel surgery that created an ostomy (ileostomy or colostomy) or pouch
you are planning to have surgery in the near future
you have short bowel syndrome
you have a serious medical or psychiatric condition that is not well controlled
you cannot regularly access the internet

What participation looks like

You will be in the study for 24 weeks (about 6 months). If you are in the standard care group, you will continue with your regular medical treatment as usual. If you are in the digital program group, you will use an online self-management tool alongside your regular care — this will involve accessing the program on your phone or computer to learn skills and strategies for managing your condition. The study team will check in with you throughout to see how you're doing and collect information about your symptoms and quality of life.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 3, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

United States

University of Micigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan