Could a simple blood or urine test replace painful biopsies for kids with this gut disease?

NCT ID NCT03822325

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to find out if measuring certain inflammatory markers in blood and urine can tell if a child's esophagus is inflamed, potentially reducing the need for tissue biopsies. Researchers will compare these non-invasive test results with actual biopsy samples from 88 children aged 1-18. The goal is to develop a simpler, less invasive way to monitor the disease and guide treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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