Hunting for IBD genes in african americans

NCT ID NCT01169194

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study aims to find genes that cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specifically in African Americans. Researchers will collect health information and a blood sample from 2,400 African American volunteers, both with and without IBD. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes of this disease in this population.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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