RecruitingNCT06001450

Pregnant Women With and Without Crohns Disease to Explore the Role of Plastics and Toxins in Intestinal Inflammation

PLANET: Exploring the Role of Plastics and Toxins in Intestinal Inflammation


Sponsor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The PLANET Study aims to determine the impact of microplastics on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiome in order to understand the role of this pollutant on the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as well as other diseases. With this information, the researchers hope to characterize better the role of environmental pollutants on IBD and develop novel strategies towards prevention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This observational study explores how exposure to plastics and environmental toxins (found in everyday products like food packaging and household items) may relate to gut inflammation in pregnant women, including those with Crohn's disease and those without. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older and English-speaking - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon - You are willing to enroll the infant you are currently pregnant with - You are the spouse, sibling, parent, or household member of an enrolled pregnant person (family members may also be eligible to participate) - You may or may not have Crohn's disease — both groups are being studied **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to give informed consent - You have a serious pregnancy complication such as preeclampsia, severe nausea/vomiting requiring hospitalization, active infection including uterine infection, or fetal death Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York, United States

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