View clinical trials related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Filter by:The purpose of this study is to test blood and tissue samples of people with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) to see what effects Vitamin D3 may have on the immune system. This research is being done because it could lead to the development of new treatment for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses two major forms of chronic intestinal disorders, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Diagnosis is based on several macroscopic and histologic features including patterns of inflammation, crypt abscesses and granulomas. Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is rapidly emerging as a valuable tool for gastrointestinal endoscopic imaging, enabling the endoscopist to obtain an "optical biopsy" of the gastrointestinal mucosa during the endoscopic procedure. The main objective of this study is to determine endoscopic and endomicroscopic features of mucosal healing in patients with IBD.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose in comparison to oral ferrous sulfate in improving iron deficiency anemia in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
This study is being done to assess the clinical course and treatment options for Crohn's Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) in the populations of Eastern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.
The purpose of this study is to look for the NOD2 gene in children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and their parents. We hope to understand this NOD2 gene better by determining whether children that have IBD have the NOD2 gene. In those with the NOD2 gene, we want to see if the type of gene abnormality predicts the nature of their disease and if the genetic information helps doctors decide what therapies and/or treatments to use for their patients. We also hope to explore the relationships between known serologic markers of IBD (ASCA, pANCA, ompC) and the clinical characteristics and course of children with IBD. About 1500 children and as many of their parents as possible will take part in this study. Children who are newly diagnosed with IBD as well as children that are being seen in the Children's Health System are eligible to participate in this study. We are looking for children 18 years old or younger to participate. If possible, we would also like both parents of the child to participate.