Scientists build cellular map of Crohn's gut to find new clues
NCT ID NCT04113733
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects tissue samples from 178 adults with and without Crohn's disease to create a detailed map of gut cells. Researchers will compare cell types and activity between healthy and diseased tissue. The goal is to better understand what goes wrong in Crohn's and identify possible targets for future treatments.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal new targets for future Crohn's disease treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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