Case-Control Study to Identify Risk Factors for Microscopic Colitis

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Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess among others environmental and hygiene-related risk factors for microscopic colitis (MC), a common diarrheal disease.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Retrospective

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