Microplastics in the bowel and their link to inflammatory bowel disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics and nanoplastics) are present in the bowel and if they are more common in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If you are having bowel surgery for any reason, your tissue sample may be studied to help answer this question.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having surgery on your bowel (ileum, colon, or rectum) for any medical reason.
- You are not pregnant (breastfeeding women can participate).
- You agree to sign a consent form allowing your tissue to be studied.
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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