Could tiny plastics in your gut trigger bowel disease? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06001450
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looks at whether microplastics in the body can worsen gut inflammation and change the gut microbiome, especially in pregnant women with Crohn's disease. Researchers will measure microplastics in stool samples and analyze gut bacteria. The goal is to understand how environmental pollutants might increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and find 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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