2,500 volunteers help unlock genetic secrets of IBD

NCT ID NCT01169207

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study aims to find the genetic and environmental causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers are enrolling 2,500 adults and children with IBD, their family members, and healthy volunteers for comparison. No treatment is given—participants provide samples and information to help understand why IBD develops.

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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