Scientists dig deep into genes to unlock IBD mysteries

NCT ID NCT01171872

Summary

This study aims to understand what causes inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Researchers are collecting tissue samples from over 1,100 people during routine endoscopies or surgeries to analyze genes, proteins, and gut bacteria. The goal is to discover new clues about how these diseases develop, which could lead to better future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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