Early risk study for relatives of IBD patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at healthy family members of people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to find early signs of these conditions before symptoms appear. It may help doctors predict and prevent inflammatory bowel disease.
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Who can take part
- You must be a close relative (child or sibling) of someone with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- You must be between 0 and 55 years old
- You must not have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease or have symptoms like ongoing belly pain or diarrhea
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months
- You must be generally healthy with no current digestive complaints
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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