Understanding inflammatory bowel disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. It may help improve diagnosis and care for people with IBD.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) based on a tissue sample (biopsy).
- You do not have serious complications like a blocked or torn intestine, growths (polyps), or colorectal cancer.
- You are not currently taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen, or immunosuppressive drugs.
- You do not have other autoimmune disorders or chronic infections like tuberculosis.
- You do not have a history of allergies.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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