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Filter by:Iron deficiency anaemia is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affecting at least 20% patients at any one time. Hepcidin, a recently described anti-microbial peptide synthesized by the liver, is a key regulator of iron homeostasis. It interferes with absorption of iron into enterocytes, macrophages and hepatocytes by binding to ferroportin. Hepcidin levels rise when total body iron levels rise and protect against iron overload; conversely, in iron deficiency, levels are low. Hepcidin levels also rise under the influence of interleukins (IL)-6 and -1, a factor likely to contribute to iron deficient erythropoesis in active IBD. Whether hepcidin levels predict resistance to oral iron therapy in IBD is unknown, though it may impair its immediate oral absorption. Adult IBD patients who are anaemic report quality of life and fatigue scores comparable to those seen in malignancy. IBD diagnosed in adolescence interferes with growth, education and employment as well as psychosocial and sexual development. Not surprisingly, adolescents with IBD have a high prevalence of psychological distress, particular depression. Limited historical, and our own data suggest that children and adolescents with IBD are more anaemic than adults, and less often treated with oral iron. What is not clear is whether the apparent under-utilisation of oral iron in paediatric care is because of a perceived lack of benefit or doctors' concerns about possible side effects including worsening disease activity. To address these questions, the investigators propose a comparative study of 6 weeks of oral iron supplementation in adolescents and adults with iron deficiency anaemia in IBD. Patients will be given oral iron supplementation. Before and after iron therapy, the investigators shall assess haemoglobin concentrations; IBD activity; quality of life (QOL), perceived stress, mood and fatigue; iron metabolism, including serum hepcidin.
We will quantify one of the lipid compounds (5,6 epoxy eicosatrienoic acid (5,6 EET), 5,6- EpoxyEicosaTrienoic acid) in colonic biopsies of Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients. We will evaluate its possible use as a pathological activity biomarker and its potential as a therapeutic target. We hypothesized that 5,6-EET is present in human colonic tissues in varying quantities depending on the pathological state of the IBD patient.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of a subset of the length-109 probe set panel (a genetic test) in predicting response to golimumab treatment in participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of GSK3050002 in humans. Subjects will attend the clinical unit for a screening visit and if eligible and consenting, will attend to participate in the study within 30 days. Subjects will be admitted to the clinical unit the evening prior to dosing when each subject will receive a single intravenous dose of GSK3050002 or placebo, then remain in house under supervision until discharged on Day 3. Subjects will then return for 7 outpatient visits scheduled over the following 81 days. Finally, the follow-up visit will be 7-14 days following the last visit.
The aim of this study is to a.) evaluate whether early serum infliximab levels are predictive of avoidance of colectomy, b) evaluate whether serum albumin levels correlate with serum infliximab levels, and c) evaluate whether serum tumor necrosis factor levels are inversely correlated with serum infliximab levels. In patients hospitalized for severe ulcerative colitis and treated with high-dose infliximab, we predict that early serum infliximab levels (24, 48, and 72 hour) will be positively associated with clinical response and avoidance of colectomy.
The purpose of the study is to develop, evaluate, and optimize an interactive website (the SMART portal). The SMART portal will use IBD-specific and general assessments and interventions to reduce the burden of common barriers to treatment adherence and enhance self-management skills. This study aims to build and revise the SMART portal according to feedback and testing from participants.
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a single fecal microbiota transplantation is an effective and safe treatment as an adjunct to standard therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis.
The purpose of this study of this study is to assess the responsiveness and validity of CIMS (Central Image Management System)-based endoscopic evaluation of UC (Ulcerative Colitis) clinical disease activity by measuring: The responsiveness central reader endoscopic EIs [(Endoscopic Indices) (MMCS (Modified Mayo Clinic endoscopy Subscore), UCEIS (Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity) MBS (Modified Baron Score)] to clinical change from baseline to week 6 in a prospective trial of a treatment of known efficacy in UC.
Utilization of health resources in a testing based strategy versus an empiric dose escalation strategy to manage Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis in subjects with loss of response to infliximab or adalimumab.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate dose response of JNJ-54781532 in participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).