๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-19

Evaluation of the SMART IBD App in Pediatric IBD (NCT07195123)

Evaluation of the SMART IBD App Digital Therapeutic Tool for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this trial is to test whether a smartphone app, SMART-IBD, is effective in improving medication adherence and self-management skills in adolescents with IBD. The investigators will conduct a randomized control trial to compare 35 youth (ages 13-17) with IBD using an app that contains daily symptom diaries, education content, medication reminders, as well as monthly engagement challenges to 35 youth in an attention control group that will complete daily diaries. The length of the intervention will include one month of baseline symptom and adherence collection, a baseline assessment, 5 months of intervention, and a post-treatment assessment.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio

Age range: 13 Years to 17 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • SMART-IBD (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (513) 803-0407

Email: kevin.hommel@cchmc.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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