Home test for gut inflammation could cut flares in ulcerative colitis
NCT ID NCT03549988
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether people with ulcerative colitis can use a home stool test to catch inflammation early and prevent symptom flares. Over 700 adults in remission used a smartphone-based test kit to measure calprotectin levels. The goal was to see if this proactive monitoring reduces steroid use, hospitalizations, and surgery, while improving quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fecal calprotectin home test kit (IBDocTM)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help people with ulcerative colitis avoid symptom flares and reduce the need for steroids or hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the intervention is a monitoring tool, not a treatment. It may not prevent flares in all patients, and results depend on how well patients use the test and follow up.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Pacific Gastroenterology Associates
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K5, Canada