CROHN'S DISEASE

This study tested a Novavax COVID-19 booster vaccine in 21 people with weakened immune systems due to inflammatory bowel disease or organ transplants. The goal was to see if the booster improved antibody levels and immune protection against COVID-19. Participants had already rece…

This study looked at the long-term safety of vedolizumab, a biologic drug given by IV, in 59 children with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Participants had already completed a previous study and continued treatment to monitor for side effects. The goal was to see if the dr…

This study tested two ways of using liquid nutrition to prevent Crohn's disease from flaring up again in children aged 6 to 18. One group got all their calories from a special liquid diet for one week out of every four (cyclic), while the other group got 25% of their calories fro…

This study looked at the safety of giving repeated doses of remestemcel-L, a stem cell therapy, to 73 people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease that didn't respond to standard treatments. Participants had already received the drug in an earlier study and were given three mor…

This phase 3 trial tested a stem cell treatment called PROCHYMAL in 98 people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who had already responded to an earlier stem cell dose. The goal was to see how long the benefit lasts and whether a repeat dose can bring back symptom relief. Pa…

This phase 3 trial tests whether infusions of PROCHYMAL, a type of adult stem cell, can help people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who haven't responded to standard treatments. Over 300 participants will receive either stem cells or a placebo through an IV four times ove…

This study tested a web-based telemonitoring system called TECCU for people with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). 290 participants in Spain were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual care. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested what happens when patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, or eye inflammation switch from the original drug Remicade to its lower-cost biosimilar Inflectra. Over 260 adults who had been on Remicade for at least 4 months were switched. The main goal …

This completed study looked at how safe and effective upadacitinib (RINVOQ) is for Korean adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. About 600 participants were followed for up to 52 weeks while taking the drug as prescribed by their doctor. The main go…

This study looked at whether a higher dose (10 mg/kg) of the drug infliximab (TA-650) could help people with Crohn's disease who were not getting enough benefit from the standard dose (5 mg/kg). The 39 participants received the higher dose every 8 weeks. The main goal was to see …

This registry study followed 156 Chinese patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who were prescribed Humira (adalimumab) by their doctors. The goal was to see how safe and effective the drug is in real-world use over one year. Researchers tracked serious side effects and…

This study looked at whether regularly measuring levels of anti-TNF drugs and antibodies in the blood can help doctors better manage inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis). 260 patients were split into two groups: one where doctors used these test results to …

This study tested whether curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can prevent Crohn's disease from coming back after surgery. 61 adults who had recent surgery for Crohn's were given either curcumin or a placebo, along with standard thiopurine drugs, for 6 months. The goal wa…

This study tested a 21-step enhanced recovery protocol for children aged 10-18 undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery. The protocol included things like shorter fasting times, early eating and moving, and less use of opioids. The goal was to see if it could shorten hospital…

This completed study looked at over 107,000 patients in Germany to understand the long-term side effects of systemic steroids (corticosteroids) used for conditions like asthma, COPD, and arthritis. Researchers compared patients who took steroids with those who did not, tracking r…

This study looked at how a soy-based diet or a similar diet without soy changes gut bacteria in people with Crohn's disease (in remission or active) and healthy volunteers. Researchers measured inflammation markers and tracked whether symptoms stayed stable over one week. The goa…

This study looked at antibodies in the intestines of 160 people: 80 with Crohn's disease, 40 with ulcerative colitis, and 40 without inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers took blood samples and intestinal biopsies to compare antibody levels in the gut versus the blood. The goal…

This study observed 165 people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) in Poland who were already taking or starting vedolizumab. Researchers tracked whether patients chose intravenous or subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections, and how long they stayed o…

This completed observational study looked at 669 Crohn's disease patients to see if finding hidden anal fistulas early with MRI leads to better long-term health. Researchers compared patients who had no symptoms but were found to have fistulas on MRI to those who had symptoms. Th…

This study looked at teeth from 14 adults living in areas with high or low rates of Crohn's disease. Researchers measured metals and other environmental chemicals in the teeth to see if differences might help explain why some areas have more Crohn's disease. The goal was to gathe…

This study looked at gut bacteria in 214 people: children and older adults recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease, plus healthy controls. Researchers compared the bacteria and genetic profiles to see if age-related differences could explain why Crohn's starts at different life s…

This completed observational study followed 72 adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who were starting vedolizumab treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could lead to complete remission—meaning no symptoms, normal inflammation markers, and healed bowel walls—after 1…