Blood test could guide smarter IBD treatment from day one
NCT ID NCT05180175
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether a blood test measuring proteins can help doctors choose a more powerful treatment early for people newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. 300 patients were split into two groups: one where doctors saw the protein test results and used a top-down treatment plan (starting with strong drugs like anti-TNF), and another where doctors followed standard care. The goal was to see if the protein-guided approach leads to better disease control and remission without long-term steroids.
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Locations
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Akademiska Sjukhuet Uppsala
Uppsala, Region Uppsala, 75185, Sweden
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Ersta sjukhus
Stockholm, Stockholm County, 11691, Sweden
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Hospital Sønderjylland
Aabenraa, 6200, Denmark
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Höglandssjukhuset Eksjö
Eksjö, Region Jönköpings Län, 57581, Sweden
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Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset
Stockholm, Region Stockholm, 17176, Sweden
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Landspitali
Reykjavik, 101, Iceland
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OUH Svendborg Hospital
Svendborg, 5700, Denmark
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Odense University Hospital
Odense, 5000, Denmark
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Oslo Universitetssykehus
Oslo, 0424, Norway
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Sykehuset i Telemark
Skien, 3710, Norway
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Sykehuset i Vestfold
Tønsberg, 3103, Norway
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Universitetssjukhuset i Linköping
Linköping, Region Östergötland, 58185, Sweden
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Universitetssjukhuset Örebro
Örebro, Örebro County, 70185, Sweden
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Vestre Viken HF
Drammen, 3004, Norway
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Østfold Kalnes
Grålum, 1714, Norway
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