Clinical trials
Crohn’s disease clinical trials
A type of inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation of the digestive tract. We’re tracking 332 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04617184Recruiting
Join an inflammatory bowel disease registry and sample bank
This study asks people with known or suspected inflammatory bowel disease to enroll in a registry and biorepository. It helps researchers better understand the condition using health information and stored biological samples.
Austin, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT02308917Recruiting
Canadian children's inflammatory bowel disease study
This study follows children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to learn more about the disease and improve care. It may help doctors understand how to treat Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or IBD that doesn't fit either diagnosis.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 2–17 - NCT06956703Recruiting
Nottingham IBD study testing new treatments
This study looks at people with active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis starting a new type of medication (anti-TNF, ustekinumab, upadacitinib, or vedolizumab), as well as people without IBD having a routine colonoscopy. It aims to collect information to better understand how these treatments work.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 16 years+ - NCT06587646Recruiting
Virtual reality for perianal Crohn's surgery
This trial is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) technology can help doctors better plan surgery for people with Crohn's disease around the bottom. It aims to improve how fistulas and abscesses are managed.
NottinghamAges 18–75 - NCT06426316Recruiting
Immune cells and migraines study
This study looks at how certain immune cells and inflammatory chemicals relate to migraines. If you have migraines or an autoimmune condition (like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease), you may be able to participate. The goal is to understand what causes migraines.
Clermont-Ferrand, AURAAges 18–50 - NCT07519850Recruiting
How Perianal Disease Affects Sexual Health and Quality of Life
This study explores how chronic perianal conditions—like anal fistulas or pilonidal disease—affect patients' sexual function and relationships. Researchers will ask you to complete surveys about your symptoms and sexual health to better understand this impact and help future patients.
Thessaloniki, ThessalonikiAges 18 years+ - NCT04924270RecruitingPhase 2
Capsule stool transfer for newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel or joint disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking capsule stool (FMT) is safe and can help people who are newly diagnosed and haven’t started the usual medicines yet. Participants will also start the standard first-line treatment for their condition, and the study will compare safety and outcomes.
OdenseAges 18–75 - NCT04243525Recruiting
Inflammatory bowel disease patient research registry
This study is a research registry that collects information from adults receiving care for inflammatory bowel disease at UPMC. It may help researchers better understand bowel disease and improve future treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07686406Recruiting
IBD biomarker discovery study
This study collects blood, stool, tissue, and health information from people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), their relatives, and healthy volunteers to find patterns that may help diagnose or treat IBD better in the future.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 14 years+ - NCT07621783Recruiting
Blood protein levels and bowel disease activity in IBD
This study measures a blood protein called LRG and compares it to how active your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is during a planned scope procedure. The goal is to see if this blood test could help doctors assess disease activity more easily in the future.
BonheidenAges 16 years+ - NCT02103361Recruiting
Pregnancy registry for Stelara or Tremfya exposure
This study is a pregnancy exposure registry. It collects information to better understand pregnancy outcomes after exposure to Stelara or Tremfya (medicines used for autoimmune diseases).
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07224113Recruiting
Reducing ultra-processed foods in teens with IBD
This study looks at whether a simple educational program can help teens with IBD eat less ultra-processed foods (like fast food and sugary snacks). Participants will learn about healthier food choices during their regular infusion visits.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 10–21 - NCT07013578Recruiting
Mental health support trial for IBD patients
This trial tests a mental health program for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have mild to moderate anxiety or depression. It aims to see if the program can improve their emotional well-being.
North York, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT07524244Recruiting
Ketogenic and carnivore diets for IBD and rheumatoid arthritis
This study tests whether special diets (ketogenic or carnivore/meat-based) can help reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. You'll follow dietary guidelines for 3 weeks, then continue in the study while researchers track how you respond.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–64 - NCT06211400Recruiting
Vibration Exercise for Crohn's Disease Response
This study tests whether gentle whole-body vibration exercise can help people with mild to moderate Crohn's disease feel better. You will do short vibration sessions at a research center over several weeks.
Hatfield, UKAges 18–65 - NCT07155148Recruiting
Argentine registry for Crohn's and colitis patients
This study collects information from people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. By joining the registry, you help researchers learn more about these conditions and improve care.
Córdoba, Córdoba ProvinceAges Any age - NCT07237516Recruiting
Study of Zymfentra for people with Crohn's or colitis
This study follows adults with inflammatory bowel disease who are starting or switching to Zymfentra. Researchers will track your health over the next year to see how the medicine works in real life.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT01731665Recruiting
Study of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in Seoul
This study looks at how inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) affects people in a specific area of Seoul. It mainly focuses on describing patterns and health needs rather than testing a new drug.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT05579392Recruiting
Bright light therapy for gut inflammation in Crohn’s or colitis
This trial studies whether daily bright light can improve gut barrier “leakiness” and reduce inflammation in adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. It compares bright light versus dim light in a crossover design, meaning you may receive both.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05698745Recruiting
Study of the immune features soon after bowel disease starts
This study looks at immune system changes in people around the time inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is first diagnosed, and compares different groups (new, very recent, or not found on scope). It may help researchers understand what the immune system looks like early in IBD and later in people who don’t show it on colonoscopy.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT01277419Recruiting
Study of new cases of several spine, joint, and eye diseases
This study enrolls people who have recently been diagnosed with certain inflammatory conditions affecting the spine, joints, or the eye. Researchers are looking to better understand how these illnesses start and how they may be linked, which could help guide future care.
BerlinAges Any age - NCT05658081Recruiting
Two surgical stitch methods for Crohn’s bowel surgery
This trial compares two surgical ways of connecting the bowel in people with Crohn’s disease who need bowel resection (removal of a diseased bowel segment) and then reconnect it. If you qualify, the study may help show which method is safer or leads to better recovery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 16–60 - NCT05469607Recruiting
Tested a device to treat Crohn’s after bowel surgery
This study looks at using a new neurotechnology-based approach (a technology that talks to the nervous system) for people with Crohn’s disease after they’ve had bowel surgery. It’s meant for patients whose new surgical connection (an anastomosis) looks normal on scope and is reachable by colonoscopy.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–80 - NCT03183661Recruiting
Follow-up study for people previously given ALLO-ASC-CD
This study checks the long-term safety of ALLO-ASC-CD in people who already received it in an earlier phase 1 trial. It may help confirm that the treatment remains safe over time.
SeoulAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for crohn’s disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 332 recruiting crohn’s disease 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 crohn’s disease 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 crohn’s disease 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.
Related conditions
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.