Blood test ratios may offer cheaper way to track colitis
NCT ID NCT07261579
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether simple blood test ratios, like CRP-to-albumin, can help monitor disease activity in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers compared these blood markers to standard colonoscopy and symptom scores in 80 patients. The goal was to find a less invasive, cost-effective way to track inflammation and disease severity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and related blood test ratios
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simpler, cheaper way to monitor ulcerative colitis severity using routine blood tests instead of invasive colonoscopies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (80 people) that only looked at correlations, not a treatment. The findings may not apply to all patients or replace standard monitoring methods.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Alexandria Faculty of medicine
Alexandria, El Alexandria, 21512, Egypt