Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 24-Month Data from a Randomised Controlled Trial.
Antonina Mikocka-WalusPeter BamptonDavid HetzelPatrick HughesAdrian EstermanJane M AndrewsPublished in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2017)
Therefore, we conclude that CBT does not influence the course of IBD over 24 months. Given the high rate of attrition, particularly in the CBT group, future trials should consider a personalised approach to psychotherapy, perhaps combining online and one-to-one therapist time.