Indeterminate colitis
MONDO:0006038It describes patients in whom a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease cannot be made based on standard clinical testing, including colonoscopy, imaging, laboratory tests, and biopsy.
Also known as: colitis of indeterminate type
80 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 26 tagged with Indeterminate colitis itself.
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Could a common antibiotic ease Kids' bowel disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oral vancomycin, an antibiotic, can help children aged 6-15 with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially types linked to liver problems. About 140 kids will either get vancomycin plus standard care or standard care alone for up to a year. Researchers…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame stubborn IBD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called ICG318 CAR-T for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and calm the overactive immune response cau…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: iCell Gene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a sweetener beat a gut infection? new trial explores xylitol for c. diff in IBD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if xylitol, a common sweetener, can safely clear C. difficile bacteria from the gut in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). About 99 adults with mild or inactive IBD will take either a low or high dose of xylitol or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Brain waves vs. belly pain: neurofeedback tested for IBD-related discomfort
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether neurofeedback — a type of brain training using real-time brainwave feedback — can reduce musculoskeletal pain in people with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Eighty adults with IBD and persistent pain will be randomly assigned to either 8 session…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can immune aging blood tests predict which older IBD patients thrive on advanced therapies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are observing 300 adults aged 60 and older with inflammatory bowel disease who are starting an advanced therapy chosen by their usual care team. The study tracks immune-aging markers such as CD4/CD8 ratio and IL-6, along with frailty and nutrition, over 52 weeks. The …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which IBD therapy works best for kids? researchers compare two approaches
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University Children Hospital are comparing conventional and biologic therapies in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The study tracks about 100 patients to measure clinical remission at…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A breath of fresh air? stool 'Fingerprint' may predict IBD Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is exploring whether a rapid, non-invasive stool test can help monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. The test uses a technology called differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) to analyze the molecular profile of stool samples. Researchers will compare t…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how a Gut-Joint drug works in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 75 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting guselkumab, a drug used for inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers want to see if the drug also helps with joint pain and stiffness linked to spondyloarthritis. Participants will report symp…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Oxygen bubbles could tame IBD flares without drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a new way to control inflammation during flare-ups of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will take blood samples from 30 adults with severe IBD and test whether oxygen microbubbles can reprogram immune cells (monocytes) to produce fewer inflam…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study maps colitis types in patients with chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine 100 patients with lower gut symptoms like chronic diarrhea, blood in stool, or abdominal pain who are having a colonoscopy. Researchers want to see which types of colon inflammation (colitis) are most common and how they appear during the procedure. The go…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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IBD drug costs may depend on your weight, study finds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how weight and body mass index (BMI) change in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are treated with biologic drugs. Researchers will track weight monthly and see if higher BMI leads to higher drug doses and costs. The goal is to understand the fin…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New Dye-Free colonoscopy could make cancer screening easier for IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of colon cancer and need regular colonoscopies. This study compares two advanced methods: one uses a dye spray to highlight abnormal areas, and the other uses built-in camera filters to enhance the view without dye. …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Simple blood test may forecast IBD severity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 83 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Assiut University Hospitals in Egypt to see if anemia can predict worse outcomes like hospitalizations. Anemia is common in IBD, but its role as a predictor is not well studied in this population. Researche…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Weight matters: study probes Obesity's impact on IBD therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how obesity influences treatment response in 120 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will track whether obese patients respond differently to standard therapies, especially biologics. The …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood cell clues may reveal hidden gut inflammation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if certain blood cell measurements (platelet count, size, and shape) are linked to how active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is. Researchers will compare these blood test results with standard disease activity scores in 84 adults with IBD. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Gut bacteria clues: h. pylori and IBD under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how common Helicobacter pylori infection is in 100 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis) at the Guadeloupe hospital. Researchers will take extra stomach biopsies during routine endoscopy to study the stomach's bacteria. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New imaging tech could spot colon cancer early in IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a newer imaging method called TXI with standard dye-based imaging during colonoscopies in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The goal is to see which method better detects precancerous changes that can lead to bowel cancer. About 242 adults with IBD…
Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Heart check: new ultrasound spots hidden risks in IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a detailed heart ultrasound technique called speckle tracking to look for early signs of heart trouble in 100 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers want to see if this method can catch heart changes before they become serious and how those …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Your watch and grocery list could spot IBD flares early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether data from a wearable device and grocery loyalty cards can help detect disease flares in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Eighty adults will wear a smartwatch and use a store card to track their health and food purchases. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: Imelda GI Clinical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:37 UTC