Table 4.
Additional CBT treatment sought during naturalistic follow-up
| Telephone-CBT group (n=186) | Web-CBT group (n=185) | TAU group (n=187) | All (n=558) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12–24 months post-trial follow–up period | ||||
| Any CBT sought including Regul8 | 15 (8%) | 13 (7%) | 20 (11%) | 48 (9%) |
| CBT for IBS sought* | 3 (2%) | 1 (1%) | 4 (2%) | 8 (1%) |
| CBT for other condition sought* | 13 (7%) | 12 (6%) | 12 (6%) | 37 (7%) |
| Regul8 used* | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 10 (5%) | 10 (2%) |
| Trial period (0–12 months) | ||||
| Non-adherence with allocated treatment | 29 (16%) | 57 (31%) | 0 (0%) | 86 (15%) |
| Whole observation period (0–24 months) | ||||
| Participants deviating from the treatment allocated† | 43 (23%) | 68 (37%) | 20 (11%) | 131 (23%) |
Data are n (%). CBT=cognitive behavioural therapy. IBS=irritable bowel syndrome.
*
These treatments are not mutually exclusive. Participants were free to seek treatment for any or all categories.
†
Participants who did not receive the allocated treatment or who received some form of CBT in the follow-up period.