Clinical trials
Colitis clinical trials
Below are recruiting colitis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 308 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06780683Recruiting
Testing upadacitinib for inflammatory bowel disease
This study tests a medication called upadacitinib for people with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's). The goal is to see how well it works and if it's safe.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07456566Recruiting
Self-management help for inflammatory bowel disease
This trial tests a self-management program for people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It aims to improve quality of life by helping you better manage your condition.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05636709Recruiting
Follow-up study for adults starting GMA for Crohn’s or colitis
This study follows adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) after their doctor starts a treatment called GMA. It mainly looks at safety and how patients do in real-world care, and may help doctors understand how GMA works over time.
Albacete, AlbaceteAges 18 years+ - NCT06802887Recruiting
Long-term study of ustekinumab for Crohn's and colitis
This study follows patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who started taking ustekinumab between February 2019 and March 2021, to see how well it works over time.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07435779RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) to calm down the immune attack that causes ulcerative colitis. It is for people with moderate to severe colitis who have not gotten better with standard medicines.
GuangzhouAges 18–60 - NCT07436910Enrolling by invitation
Quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease
This study asks people with inflammatory bowel disease to fill out questionnaires about their quality of life. It aims to learn how the condition affects daily living and well-being.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07433946Recruiting
Liquid nutrition to prevent weight loss in IBD
This study tests whether adding a special liquid nutrition drink (partial enteral nutrition) to your regular diet can help prevent weight loss and muscle loss in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are at risk of malnutrition.
Rozzano, MilanoAges 18–65 - NCT07431983Recruiting
IBUS vs colonoscopy and enterography for UC and CD
This study compares a newer, possibly greener imaging method (IBUS) with standard colonoscopy and enterography for people with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD). The goal is to see if IBUS is as helpful and produces less waste or carbon emissions.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18–80 - NCT07389161Recruiting
Nutrition and lifestyle triggers in IBD
This study looks at how diet and lifestyle may affect flare-ups in people with moderate inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It aims to identify factors that can trigger symptoms.
MalmöAges 18–35 - NCT07385131Recruiting
Steroid before infliximab for inflammatory bowel disease
This study tests whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before an infliximab infusion can prevent allergic reactions in people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. If you qualify, you will receive either the steroid or a placebo before your infliximab treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 14–80 - NCT07383844Recruiting
Physical activity for teens with IBD
This study looks at what helps or stops teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) from being physically active. It involves completing questionnaires and an interview to understand your experience.
NiceAges 10–17 - NCT07377188Recruiting
Pregnancy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study
This trial looks at how pregnancy affects and is affected by inflammatory bowel disease. It aims to learn more to help women with IBD who are or want to become pregnant.
AmiensAges 18–50 - NCT07352995Enrolling by invitation
Gut temperature study during colonoscopy
This study uses a special probe to measure temperature inside the colon during a routine colonoscopy. It may help researchers understand conditions like IBD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06758024Recruiting
Optimizing infliximab for inflammatory bowel disease
This trial tests whether closely monitoring and adjusting infliximab (a biologic medicine) can help people hospitalized with a moderate-to-severe flare of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or unclassified inflammatory bowel disease who haven't gotten better with IV steroids. The goal is to improve treatment response and outcomes.
SantiagoAges 18–75 - NCT04331639Recruiting
High-dose vitamin D for kids with IBD on biologic therapy
This trial studies whether giving a higher dose of vitamin D3 helps children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) who have low vitamin D levels. Participants are already on biologic medicines and will be treated while monitoring blood (and safety) related to vitamin D.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–25 - NCT05574387RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin added to treatment for ulcerative colitis
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding metformin to usual care can help people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see if it improves symptoms and disease control compared with standard therapy alone.
Al MansurahAges 18–75 - NCT07349472RecruitingPhase 2
Pentoxifylline for ulcerative colitis
This trial tests if the drug pentoxifylline can help people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. It may offer a new treatment option for those not on other strong medications.
Al FayyumAges 18–70 - NCT06606808RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Imaging risankizumab in inflammatory bowel disease
This trial tests a new imaging method using a special dye (risankizumab-800CW) to see how risankizumab, a medicine for inflammatory bowel disease, works in the bowel. The goal is to better understand the medicine's effects and help doctors tailor treatments.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06862843Recruiting
Family eating habits and chronic inflammation study
This study looks at how eating habits and family health history relate to chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It aims to understand these links by studying families with a child or adult affected by these conditions, as well as healthy families.
Florence, ItalyAges Any age - NCT07328971RecruitingPhase 3
Vancomycin taper to prevent C. diff from coming back
This trial tests whether a gradual decrease (taper) of vancomycin can stop C. diff infections from returning. It’s for adults with their first or second C. diff infection who can take pills by mouth.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07314151Recruiting
TCM tools for inflammatory bowel disease
This study compares people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to healthy volunteers to see if traditional Chinese medicine tools can help identify unique features of these conditions, like changes in tongue coating. It aims to improve how we diagnose and understand inflammatory bowel disease.
Taichung, NorthAges 18 years+ - NCT06089590Recruiting
I-CARE 2 study on IBD, cancer and serious infections
This study follows adults with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or unclassified IBD to better understand the links between these conditions, cancer, and serious infections. It asks you to share personal details and complete online surveys over time.
AmiensAges 18–75 - NCT06516341Recruiting
Predicting bowel recurrence after surgery for chronic inflammation
This study follows patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to see how their intestine heals after surgery. It looks for signs that can predict whether inflammation will return or complications will happen.
Milan, ItalyAges 18–69 - NCT07300553RecruitingPhase 2
Gut bacteria and energy metabolism in health and IBD
This study looks at how the bacteria living in your gut affect your body's energy use. It includes both healthy volunteers and people with inactive Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
ParisAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colitis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 308 recruiting colitis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a colitis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a colitis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.