Plain-English translation of NCT06359808 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why people with ulcerative colitis—an inflammatory bowel condition—often have trouble sleeping. This study will look at the connection between your gut bacteria, your nervous system, and your brain to see if they play a role in sleep problems. The researchers will compare UC patients with and without sleep issues to healthy volunteers to find patterns and potential risk factors.
Many people with ulcerative colitis struggle with poor sleep, but doctors don't fully understand why. This study exists to uncover the hidden connections between the gut, the nervous system, and brain activity that may explain why sleep problems are so common in UC patients—and to potentially find new ways to help.
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You will visit the hospital for evaluations between April and December 2024. During your visit, you'll complete a sleep quality questionnaire, have your heart rate and nervous system function measured, provide blood samples, and possibly have a brain scan. Researchers will also review your medical records and ask about your symptoms and disease activity. The study compares UC patients with sleep problems to those without, as well as to healthy volunteers matched on age, gender, and education.
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China
Sponsor
Xijing Hospital
Enrollment target
~152 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
June 2026
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Jiaming Zhou
Xijing Hospital
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