NCT06939712

A Study on the Impact of Online Positive Psychological Intervention on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Crohn's Disease Patients

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory disease that can affect the entire digestive tract. It is difficult to cure and often relapses, causing long-term suffering for patients. This persistent condition significantly impacts their mental and psychological well-being, leading to a noticeable decline in their quality of life. Furthermore, these negative emotions can contribute to disease recurrence and the worsening of symptoms. Positive psychological intervention (PPI) refers to the enhancement of positive emotions, cognition, and behaviors to increase well-being and alleviate symptoms. Therefore, this study aims to use psychological methods to help CD patients better recognize and understand their positive experiences, thus aiding them in coping with stress and adversity more effectively.

Conditions

• Crohn Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Online Positive Psychology Intervention	A 6-week online psychological support program, held once a week, primarily organized by a facilitator, with patient-led discussions and communication.
OTHER	Routine Care	A 6-week program of health education provided by IBD specialists and nurses during patient follow-ups, tailored to individual patient circumstances and needs. Topics include IBD disease knowledge, medication management, diet, exercise, lifestyle, psychological support, and follow-up care. Patients in this group will also join a control group WeChat group for study-related communication.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-31
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2025-04-23
• Last updated: 2025-07-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China