Brain circuit study for IBD with depression
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at how brain circuits work in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have depression. It may help find new ways to treat both conditions together.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- Your IBD is active (Crohn's Disease Activity Index score of 150 or more, or Ulcerative Colitis Mayo score over 2).
- You have not had brain surgery before.
- You do not have any serious or unstable health problems.
- You can have an MRI scan (no metal in your body, no claustrophobia, and can lie still for a long time).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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