IBD

This study is testing whether a smartphone app called SMART-IBD can help teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) stick to their medication schedules and manage their symptoms better. Researchers will compare 35 teens using the app—which includes medication reminders, symp…

This study is testing whether a special type of infrared light, applied to the abdomen, can safely reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with Crohn's disease. Researchers will compare three different intensities of light therapy against a placebo treatment in 40 participants…

This study is testing whether simple nutrition education can help children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) eat fewer ultra-processed foods like chips, soda, and fast food. About 120 young patients will track their eating and receive either educational handouts or …

This study aims to create better tools for diagnosing and choosing treatments for children with rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Researchers will analyze blood and tissue samples from 500 children to find molecular patterns linked to their conditions. The goal is to pre…

This study aims to understand the relationship between active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and frailty in patients aged 60 and older. Researchers will follow 153 patients for a year to see if proactive treatment for their bowel disease can reduce frailty and lower the risk of…

This study aims to understand the two-way relationship between pregnancy and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will follow 945 women from a health registry to track how often their IBD symptoms flare up during pregnancy and after g…

This study aims to understand how inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and colitis begin and progress, long before a person feels sick. Researchers will follow 450 adults for 10 years, focusing on those whose IBD was found during a routine colonoscopy before they had an…

This study is testing two dietary supplements to see if people with chronic diseases find them easy to take and stick with. It will also check if taking the supplements helps the body absorb more iron and zinc, which could improve quality of life. The study is enrolling 100 adult…

This study aims to understand how the community of bacteria in our gut (the microbiota) influences the energy levels of our immune cells, particularly in people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare 45 healthy…