Indeterminate colitis
MONDO:0006038It describes patients in whom a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease cannot be made based on standard clinical testing, including colonoscopy, imaging, laboratory tests, and biopsy.
Also known as: colitis of indeterminate type
92 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for IBD patients with anemia: experimental drug enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called DISC-0974 in 21 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have anemia caused by inflammation. The study aims to see if the drug safely raises hemoglobin levels compared to a placebo. Participants receive injections of either DISC…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut check: can probiotics tame IBD in kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking a mix of probiotics (good bacteria) can change the gut microbiome of children and teens aged 5-18 with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to take probiotics or a placebo, then switch after a period.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stapler aims to reduce leaks after colon surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new surgical stapler, called the Signia circular stapler, in people having left-sided colon, sigmoid, or rectal surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of a leak where the colon is reconnected. About 137 adults will take part, and the main focu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks Zymfentra's Real-World impact on IBD symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are prescribed Zymfentra as part of their regular care. Participants answer online surveys about their bowel habits for one year to see if symptoms improve. The goal is to understand how effective this m…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough IBD: study tests Next-Gen drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well newer inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) medications work in children whose previous anti-TNF treatment stopped working or didn't help. About 1,100 kids with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis will answer questions about their symptoms and health ove…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame stubborn IBD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining guselkumab with JAK inhibitors (upadacitinib or tofacitinib) can help people with inflammatory bowel disease that hasn't improved with other treatments. About 80 participants will receive the drug combination and be monitored for 12 and 52 weeks…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery nutrition shakes may cut complications for IBD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether improving nutrition before surgery reduces complications in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). About 150 adults scheduled for intestinal surgery will receive a nutrition specialist and special shakes. Researchers will track hospital stay length…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New hope for IBD patients: switching to guselkumab after ustekinumab fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Canadian study is testing whether switching to the drug guselkumab (Tremfya) can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who didn't respond well enough to ustekinumab. Researchers will track symptoms, test results, and overall health in 200 participants over one ye…
Sponsor: TIDHI Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a phone app help teens with IBD take their meds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app called SMART-IBD can help teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remember to take their medications and manage their symptoms. About 70 teens aged 13-17 will either use the full app with reminders and challenges or just a si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Lifestyle makeover for IBD: diet and stress coaching tested alongside meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding diet advice and stress management sessions to standard advanced therapy helps people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis reach remission. About 160 adults with active IBD will be split into four groups, each receiving different combinations …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden inflammation in cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New camera eye could catch colon cancer early in IBD patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new imaging technique called Texture and Colour Enhancement Imaging (TXI) with standard white light during colonoscopy in 219 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The goal is to see if TXI finds more dysplastic (precancerous) lesions. Each patient w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New device could take the guesswork out of Kids' IBD treatment
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure inflammation in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The device checks how different nerve fibers respond, which may give doctors a clearer picture of disease activity. Researchers …
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Hidden kidney risk in kids with IBD: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking how common chronic kidney disease is in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will look at medical records from 600 children with IBD and compare them to children without IBD. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot lung trouble before it starts in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists watch immune system in action to unlock IBD mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the immune system controls inflammation in the gut for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Up to 1,000 participants aged 0 to 75 will receive standard medical care and may provide blood, tissue, or white blood cell samples. No experimen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive GI data bank to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into gut tissue to unravel childhood IBD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue, blood, and stool samples from 200 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other gut disorders. Researchers will use a cutting-edge technique called spatial transcriptomics to map gene activity directly inside gut tissue. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists track hidden gut disease in 450 asymptomatic patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 450 adults who have early signs of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) found during routine colon cancer screening, but who have no symptoms yet. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tissue samples over time to see how the disease p…
Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists track prednisolone levels to improve dosing for inflammatory conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug unlock secrets of a rare liver disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study at Stanford University is testing whether the statin drug rosuvastatin changes bile acid levels and gut bacteria in people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a liver disease with no cure. Researchers will enroll 15 adults with PSC and inflammatory b…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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When to boost? new trial seeks best COVID-19 shot timing for vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can what you eat change your IBD outcome? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nutrition and body composition (like muscle and fat) impact the health of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will follow 300 participants starting new medical treatments or having sur…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study probes why IBD meds work better for some groups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 400 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from two medical centers to understand how social factors like insurance, income, and support affect medication adherence and quality of life. Researchers focus on Hispanic and Black patients, who often have wors…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New quality system aims to sharpen 'Optical Biopsy' for Hard-to-Reach gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Massive german registry aims to unlock secrets of IBD care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow 10,000 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Germany over many years. Its goal is to collect real-world information on how well treatments work, how the disease changes over time, and how it affects patients' daily lives. …
Sponsor: ImmunoRegister gUG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Tiny plastics, big gut worry? new study probes link to bowel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe PLANET study is looking at whether tiny plastic particles in our environment can trigger gut inflammation and raise the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will measure microplastics in stool samples from pregnant women, their healthy relatives, and people w…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Junk food study aims to help kids with IBD eat healthier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether teaching children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) about ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and sugary drinks) can help them eat less of them. About 120 participants will complete online food diaries and receive either nutrition…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI and data science aim to predict IBD treatment shifts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health data, voice recordings, and biological samples from 100 IBD patients in Luxembourg (part of a larger 800-person study across Europe). Researchers hope to find patterns that can predict when a patient's treatment needs to change. The goal is to use …
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Scientists dig into why the immune system turns on the gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why the immune system attacks the gut in people with celiac disease and other immune-related gut disorders. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 200 adults to study immune cells and genes. The goal is to better understand what goes wrong…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:35 UTC