Plain-English translation of NCT01140789 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Crohn's Disease research guide →Researchers are studying the genes that may cause inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) in Chinese patients. By comparing genetic information from people with these diseases to people without them, scientists hope to discover new genes involved in bowel disease and better understand why these conditions develop.
Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in Asia, but most genetic research has focused on people of European ancestry. This study aims to identify genes specific to Chinese populations, which could lead to better understanding of how the disease develops and potentially new treatments.
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If you qualify, you will be asked to donate a blood sample, which takes just a few minutes. Researchers will use this sample to study your genes and compare them with samples from others. You may be asked basic health and family history questions. The study is based in Hong Kong and involves approximately 3,600 participants total.
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Hong Kong
Enrollment target
~3,600 participants
Started
April 2010
Primary completion
April 2037
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2023.
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Central contact
Siew C NG, PhD
Chinese University of Hong Kong
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