Scientists hunt for hidden causes of gut disease in black communities
NCT ID NCT01169194
Summary
This research aims to discover the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in African Americans. The study is enrolling 2,400 African American participants, both with and without IBD, to compare their health information and blood samples. By analyzing genes alongside lifestyle factors like diet and environment, researchers hope to better understand why IBD develops in this population.
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States
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