Could tiny plastics be fueling Crohn's? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06001450
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looks at whether microplastics in the body can worsen gut inflammation and change the gut bacteria in pregnant women with Crohn's disease. Researchers will measure microplastics in stool samples and analyze the microbiome. The goal is to understand how environmental pollutants might increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and find new ways to prevent it.
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10128, United States
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