Home stool test could keep ulcerative colitis flares at bay

NCT ID NCT03549988

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether people with ulcerative colitis can prevent symptom flare-ups by regularly testing their stool at home for signs of inflammation. Over 700 adults in remission used a smartphone-based test kit to catch inflammation early, allowing doctors to adjust treatment before symptoms worsened. The goal was to reduce steroid use, hospital visits, and surgeries while improving quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pacific Gastroenterology Associates

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K5, Canada

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