A qualitative evaluation of treatment fidelity alongside a pilot trial of a novel therapy for pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Adjusting to living with inflammatory bowel disease and managing its treatment can impact trial participation. Integrating trial-related activities into daily life can be challenging, which could heighten perceptions of goal conflict. Findings can inform interpretations of trial outcomes and development of strategies for trial optimization and implementation of the adjuvant therapy into clinical practice.