Study for family members at risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study follows people who have a parent, sibling, or child with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to help understand why some family members develop the condition. If you are 14 or older and do not already have IBD, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must be 14 years old or older.
- You must have a parent, sibling, or child who has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or another type of inflammatory bowel disease.
- You cannot already have inflammatory bowel disease yourself.
- You must be willing to complete all study visits and questionnaires.
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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