Scientists hunt for hidden clues to inflammatory bowel disease
NCT ID NCT06956703
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study compares inflammatory markers in the blood and tissue of people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis versus healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to identify differences in the IL-23/Th17 inflammatory pathway and other immune signals. The study involves 240 participants and includes analysis of stool samples and genetic material. Findings may help uncover new targets for future treatments.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If differences in inflammatory markers are found, this could point toward new targets for treating IBD.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct benefit for participants.
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Conditions
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University of Nottingham
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