View clinical trials related to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Filter by:This study will test whether it is feasible to conduct a clinical trial of mirtazapine (an antidepressant tablet) in patients who have both depression and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study design is a randomised controlled trial (a study in which people are allocated by chance to receive different interventions). The trial will compare mirtazapine against a placebo (dummy) tablet in 76 patients with both depression and IBD. The investigators will recruit outpatients aged 18 or over with a diagnosis of any IBD attending gastroenterology clinics. Either in person or remotely, patients will complete a brief screening questionnaire for depression. Those scoring positive for depression will be invited for a 15-minute interview for clinical depression. Those with clinical depression will be invited to take part. Participants will be randomly allocated by a computer to take either 1) mirtazapine tablet once at night for 12 weeks; or 2) placebo (dummy) tablet once at night for 12 weeks. The study is 'blinded', meaning neither patients nor the study team will know which medication they are taking. Throughout, participants will be able to access other treatments for depression, such as talking therapies. The investigators will measure how many people join the study; how many remain in the trial; how many complete treatment; how many tablets people take; and assess overall acceptability of the trial. Participants will complete brief questionnaires to measure their mental health and IBD symptoms after 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. Participants will also provide blood samples and faecal samples to measure inflammation. If successful, this trial will support an application for a larger version of the study.
This study aims to determine if improved risk stratification tools and interventions to mitigate malnutrition reduce postoperative risk in patients undergoing elective or emergent resection surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and if adding immune modulation nutrition improves surgical outcomes. The primary objective is to assess whether preoperative malnutrition screening and intervention minimize postoperative complications. The secondary objective is to evaluate whether immune modulation nutrition in the peri-operative period decreases length of stay and major complications.
To determine whether a specific food-origin plant-derived resistant starch (RS) optimized for the individual will increase the abundance of known butyrate producing microbes.
Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by significant muscle loss resulting in impaired muscle function. This condition is likely associated with a biological deviation leading to reduced reserves to withstand stressors, resulting in a poorer prognosis. The incidence of sarcopenia among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease) is currently approximately 40-60%. This is likely a consequence of the preference for drug treatment over surgery, while many patients have continuous inflammation in their intestines leading to muscle loss and subsequently increased morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the study is to identify the prevalence of sarcopenia among patients experiencing a severe flare-up of their bowel disease and to evaluate whether the removal of the colon results in improved nutritional status. Furthermore, the investigators aim to investigate whether there is a specific microbiota composition related to an unfavorable course. The participants are longitudinally monitored with measurements taken at the flare-up/before surgery and one year afterward, including body composition, function, dietary recording, quality of life, blood tests, fecal samples, and intestinal biopsies that will be analyzed. The investigators plan to correlate body composition with a biological profile and then evaluate if there is an association. Additionally, the investigators aim to analyze if these markers are linked to different outcomes after colectomy. This study will contribute to an enhanced understanding of patients with advanced IBD and possibly change the perspective on how the clinicians should prioritize these patients for surgery. The investigators believe this study will lead to an improvement in healthcare quality and an enhanced understanding of how these disease processes function.
Anxiety and depression are extremely common among Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients undergoing surgery and may increase the risk of postoperative adverse outcomes. This study aims to objectively evaluate preoperative psychological distress by remotely measuring the patient's physiological parameters and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with the Howdy Senior ® device (Comftech Srl). Additionally, the study will also investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of the Howdy Senior® device in improving the postoperative patient's monitoring.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic relapsing diseases that generate an autoimmune response against the bowel and its microbiota. Its prevalence is increasing worldwide. These include Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease(CD). The Phrenic nerve originates at the roots C3-C4-C5 carrying motor and sensory information. Directly or through connections it innervates the diaphragm, pleura, right atrium, pericardium, oesophagus, peritoneum, stomach, falciform and coronary ligaments of the liver, Glisson's capsule, hepatic and inferior vena cava, liver (parenchyma), gallbladder and the rest of the biliary tract, pancreas, small intestine and adrenal glands. It also has fibres of the autonomic nervous system. Studies show that there is a link between people suffering from IBD and hepatopancreato-biliary diseases. It can therefore generate referred pain to the C3-C4-C5 dermatomes. Based on the above, the main objective would be to analyse whether non-invasive neuromodulation of the Phrenic nerve reduces neck pain in people with IBD. Secondary objectives were to assess the impact of treatment on quality of life and to study the relationship between IBD and cervical pain. Hypothesis: Non-invasive Phrenic nerve neuromodulation in subjects suffering from inflammatory bowel disease and neck pain will improve their quality of live, disability and sensitisation, as well as neck pain and mobility.
This observational study aims to test proteomics, metabolomics and proteoglycans as predictors of postoperative complications after colorectal surgery and as biomarkers of colorectal cancer. The main questions to answer are: - can these biomarkers predict anastomotic leakages - can these biomarkers predict recurrence after colorectal cancer - can these biomarkers be used as diagnostic tests for colorectal cancer - can these biomarkers be identified in the tumor Participants will undergo elective colorectal resection or stoma closure.
FARGO is a randomised, phase IIa, multi-centre, placebo-controlled trial to compare Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) with placebo in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and concomitant inflammatory bowel disease.
Randomized clinical study analyzing the efficacy of colonoscopy assisted by the Computer Aided Detection (CADe) system compared to virtual chromoendoscopy with Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) in the detection of colon dysplasia in patients with long-standing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
This study focuses on evaluating Upadacitinib, a new oral medication that inhibits specific enzymes involved in inflammation, for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The goal is to determine how effective and safe this drug is for patients in China, where data is currently lacking.IBD significantly affects individuals' quality of life and imposes a high burden on society and healthcare systems. Current treatments don't work for everyone, and some patients may need surgery. Upadacitinib has shown promise in other countries for treating IBD and related conditions and has been approved by the US FDA for such use. Our study is retrospective and multicenter, meaning it will look back at patient records from multiple hospitals to analyze the outcomes of those who have received Upadacitinib. Investigators aim to enroll patients treated between January 2020 and December 2023, focusing on adults who have taken Upadacitinib for at least 8 weeks.For patients, families, and healthcare providers, this research could mean a potential new treatment option for IBD. Understanding Upadacitinib's efficacy and safety could lead to better management of the disease, possibly reducing the need for surgery and improving the quality of life for those affected by IBD. The ultimate goal is to provide more personalized and effective treatment strategies for IBD patients in China.