Plain-English translation of NCT04760964 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research is investigating whether certain markers found in blood and stool samples can tell doctors how inflamed your gut lining is and whether it's healing — similar to what they see during a camera procedure of your bowel. Right now, doctors rely on symptoms, basic blood tests, and stool tests that don't always give an accurate picture; this study is exploring a new approach to fill that gap.
Currently, doctors struggle to know if your gut has truly healed after treatment, even when you feel better — about 30% of patients feel improved but still have active inflammation inside. The most accurate way to check is a camera procedure (colonoscopy), but these are expensive and hard to repeat regularly, so doctors need better blood tests to guide treatment decisions.
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You will provide blood and tissue samples collected during a camera procedure of your bowel (which you may have already had or will have as part of the study). The researchers will analyze these samples to look for specific markers that indicate bowel inflammation and healing. Beyond the camera procedure itself — which your doctor may already be doing as part of your regular care — the study mainly involves providing samples and allowing the research team to review your medical records and test results.
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