BridgeMD
New treatment option for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Official title Regulation of Mucosal Healing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04504136
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The objective of the current study is to compare non-healing colonic ulcers in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with iatrogenic colonic ulcers (biopsy sites) in healthy control patients and patients with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. Patients will be biopsied at baseline and again at a follow-up visit in a "biopsy of the biopsy" approach.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 90. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- (Group 1):
- Diagnosed ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
- Biologic failure or naive to biologic treatment
- Eligible to be treated with anti-TNF therapy (Group 2):
- Diagnosed rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis
You likely can't join if
- Classified in an anesthesia risk group, ASA Class =4
- History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
- Stroke or transient neurological attack with the last 6 months
- Pregnant
- Receiving anticoagulants or anti-platelet medications other than low-dose aspirin
- Receiving steroid therapy or metformin
See the full eligibility criteria
- (Group 1):
- Diagnosed ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
- Biologic failure or naive to biologic treatment
- Eligible to be treated with anti-TNF therapy (Group 2):
- Diagnosed rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis
- Receiving anti-TNF antibody therapy at the time of enrollment (Group 3):
- Endoscopically unremarkable colonic mucosa
- Absence of inflammatory bowel disease
- Classified in an anesthesia risk group, ASA Class =4
- History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
- Stroke or transient neurological attack with the last 6 months
- Pregnant
- Receiving anticoagulants or anti-platelet medications other than low-dose aspirin
- Receiving steroid therapy or metformin
- HIV positive
- Incarceration
- History of total proctocolectomy
- History of system chemotherapy within 18 months
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 90 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.