Plain-English translation of NCT04617184 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Crohn Disease research guide →This is a research registry — basically a database — that collects samples and health information from people with inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). Researchers will use your blood, tissue, and stool samples along with your medical records to better understand these diseases and improve treatment. You can choose which samples and information you're comfortable sharing.
Inflammatory bowel disease affects thousands of people, but researchers still don't fully understand what causes it or how to treat it best. By gathering samples and health data from many patients over time, this study will help scientists discover new insights and develop better treatments.
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You'll visit the study during your regular doctor's appointments at the clinic. During these visits, researchers will collect blood samples (often at the same time as routine blood tests), stool samples, and possibly tissue samples if you're having an endoscopy as part of your regular care. The study team will also review your medical records to track your disease over time. You can choose to participate in all of these or just some — whatever you're comfortable with.
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United States
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
June 2021
Primary completion
December 2030
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2021.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Benjamin Chebaa, BA
University of Texas at Austin
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.