Registry and Biorepository for IBD in Central Texas

Study Status: Recruiting

This is a prospective, non-interventional registry and biorepository for patients with IBD. Longitudinal follow-up data is collected from both patients and their treating gastroenterologist during routine clinical encounters. The biorepository will consist of prospective collection of blood samples, tissue samples, and fecal samples for research purposes, while the participants are undergoing a clinically-indicated procedure (i.e. venipuncture for routine tests, IV catheter placement, and/or endoscopy). Participants may choose to provide any or all of the aforementioned information and/or samples.

  • Sex: ALL
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 100 Years

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Below are the inclusion and exclusion criteria for study participants:

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or female, age 18 years or older
  • Willing and able to provide written consent for participation in the registry and biorepository
  • Patients with known or suspected inflammatory bowel disease

Exlusion Criteria

  • Patient is unable to comprehend and/or cooperate with study activities
  • Patient is too ill to provide consent
  • Coagulopathy that precludes safe biopsy of the bowel
  • Comorbidity that precludes safe participation in endoscopic procedures

Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Intervention/Treatment

Intervention/Treatment

  • OTHER : NO INTERVENTION

Sponsor

University of Texas at Austin