Enteritis

This study tests tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes, in 60 adults with Crohn's disease who have active inflammation in the small bowel despite other treatments. The goal is to see if tirzepatide can heal the gut lining better than switching to another standard biologic therapy…

This study tests whether thalidomide combined with glutamine can reduce bleeding in people with chronic radiation injury to the intestines. 150 adults who have rectal bleeding after past radiation therapy will take one or both drugs for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if the combinat…

This early-stage trial tests whether statins, a common cholesterol medicine, can prevent strictures (narrowing) in the gut for adults with Crohn's disease. About 20 participants will take either statins or a placebo daily for 6-12 months after surgery. Researchers will check for …

This study tests whether removing a larger portion of the mesentery (the tissue that connects the intestine to the abdominal wall) during surgery for Crohn's disease can reduce the chance of the disease coming back. 204 adults with Crohn's disease limited to the ileocecal area wi…

This study tests a new surgery for people with Crohn's disease in the last part of the small intestine. The surgery removes the diseased section and nearby fatty tissue, then reconnects the bowel in a special way (Kono-S anastomosis). The goal is to see if this lowers the chance …

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 web-based tool that estimates a person's risk of developing Crohn's disease based on their lifestyle and family history. Researchers will enroll 80 healthy people who have a parent or sibling with inflammatory bowel disease. Participants will receive perso…

This study compares using one doctor versus two doctors to perform a procedure called single-balloon enteroscopy, which looks deep into the small intestine. About 228 adults with suspected small bowel disease will be randomly assigned to either technique. The goal is to see if on…

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 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…

This study aims to create a standardized quality system for confocal enteroscopy, a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during a small bowel exam. Researchers will enroll 600 people aged 18-70 who need small bowel endoscopy, along with certified gastroenterologists…

This study tests whether using a predictive model before a double-balloon enteroscopy helps doctors fully examine the small intestine. About 338 adults with suspected small-bowel disease will be randomly assigned to have their doctor see the model score or not. The main goal is t…