Can genes explain IBD in african americans?

NCT ID NCT01169194

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to find genes that cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specifically in African Americans. Researchers will collect health information and blood samples from 2,400 African Americans, both with and without IBD. No treatment is given—the goal is to better understand the genetic causes of the disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States