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Hidden STIs may mimic IBD in the gut, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07061899

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is checking how many people with suspected hemorrhagic proctosigmoiditis (a type of bowel inflammation) actually have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Researchers will take a swab during a routine colonoscopy from 214 patients across several hospitals in Denmark. If an STI is found, patients will be offered treatment. The goal is to find out how often STIs are the real cause of symptoms that look like inflammatory bowel disease.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that many cases of hemorrhagic proctosigmoiditis are actually caused by undiagnosed STIs, leading to better testing and treatment guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no new treatment being tested. It only measures how common STIs are in this group, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

214 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients suspected of haemorrhagic proctosigmoiditis with either newly diagnosed or recurrent disease who undergo lower endoscopy

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suspected of haemorrhagic proctosigmoiditis with either newly diagnosed or recurrent disease who undergo lower endoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who does not accept the swap to be taken

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

proctitis proctocolitis sexually transmitted disease ulcer disease ulcerative proctosigmoiditis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Proctitis, ulcerative Sexually transmitted disease (STD) Ulcerative proctosigmoiditis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

  • Gødstrup Regional Hospital

    Herning, 7700, Denmark

  • Randers Regional Hospital

    Randers, 8930, Denmark

  • Silkeborg Regional Hospital

    Silkeborg, 8600, Denmark

  • Viborg Regional Hospital

    Viborg, 8800, Denmark

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