ACT therapy for veterans with IBD and mental health challenges
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of counseling that helps you manage difficult thoughts and feelings, can improve the mental health of veterans who have IBD along with depression, anxiety, or trauma-related challenges.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- You have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or a trauma-related disorder.
- Your IBD symptoms have been stable enough that you haven't been hospitalized or had surgery in the last 30 days.
- You are not currently at risk of suicide and do not have uncontrolled severe mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or psychosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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