Could poor sleep worsen ulcerative colitis? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06359808
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how sleep problems affect people with ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers will study 152 participants to see how sleep quality relates to gut bacteria, nerve function, and disease activity. The goal is to understand the connection between sleep and gut health, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how sleep problems worsen ulcerative colitis, pointing toward new ways to manage the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links, and results might not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xijing Hospital
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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