Tiny plastics in Kids' guts: could they worsen IBD?

NCT ID NCT07141238

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether microplastics are found more often in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to healthy children. Researchers will collect samples of tissue, blood, urine, and stool from 40 children during routine endoscopy. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to measure and compare microplastic levels.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If it works, this could help understand whether microplastics play a role in inflammatory bowel disease in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study that only measures microplastics, not tests a treatment. It may not find clear differences or prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CROHN DISEASE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) PEDIATRIC INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES ULCERATIVE COLITIS (UC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of Gdańsk, Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Allergolgy and Nutrition
RECRUITING

Gdansk, 80-803, Poland

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