Bowel sounds may reveal hidden inflammation in kids with Crohn's
NCT ID NCT05955963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether analyzing bowel sounds with a computer can help measure disease activity in children with Crohn's disease. Researchers will record bowel sounds and compare them to a standard disease activity score. The goal is to find a noninvasive, painless way to monitor inflammation without blood tests or scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, noninvasive way to monitor Crohn's disease activity in children using a stethoscope and sound analysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 49 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The method may not prove reliable enough for clinical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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