Diverticulitis

This early study is testing whether giving a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (called IMT) through a feeding tube is safe and doable in 40 adults who have had part of their colon removed due to diverticulitis or sigmoid colon cancer. Participants get the transplant a couple of …

This early-stage trial is testing whether a pill made from freeze-dried healthy donor stool (MTP-101P) is safe and can restore good bacteria in people having part of their colon removed. Forty adults aged 18-75 with colon polyps, early-stage cancer, or diverticulitis will take th…

This study looks at whether having surgery soon after a severe diverticulitis attack (within 7-10 days) leads to better quality of life than waiting 6-8 weeks. About 136 patients with complicated or recurrent diverticulitis will be randomly assigned to one of the two timing group…

This study explores whether measuring heart rate variability—the natural ups and downs in heartbeat timing—can help detect complications like leaks or abscesses after planned colorectal surgery. Researchers will monitor patients for a week after surgery and compare heart rate pat…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study is testing a new blood test that looks at RNA (genetic material) to quickly tell if a person with belly pain has an infection inside the abdomen, like appendicitis or diverticulitis. About 1,000 adults and children over age 7 with abdominal pain will give a blood sampl…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This study is comparing two approaches for people with recurrent, uncomplicated diverticulitis: elective surgery to remove part of the colon versus conservative (non-surgical) management. The goal is to see which approach leads to better bowel function and quality of life. Resear…

This study will follow 430 adults having colorectal surgery to understand why some develop a leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers will look at factors before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to create a way to predict and prevent this serious complication.

This study follows 250 people with chronic diverticular disease to see if elective sigmoidectomy (surgery) improves quality of life compared to conservative care (diet, pain relievers, laxatives). Participants are recruited from a surgical clinic in Denmark. The main outcomes are…

This study is looking at how the placement of the stapler spike during colorectal surgery affects bleeding where the bowel is reconnected. About 102 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis will take part. Doctors will check for bleeding during and after surg…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…