RecruitingNCT06655415

Family Members At INcreased-risk for Developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Family Members At INcreased-risk for Developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (FIND-IBD)


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Dec 18, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

First-degree relatives of people with inflammatory bowel disease ("IBD," including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) have an increased risk for developing IBD themselves. This study will follow unaffected first-degree relatives (who do not have IBD) over time to understand if their behaviors, diet, and biomarkers for IBD can help predict who gets IBD and if IBD can be prevented in these high-risk individuals. Participants will be asked once per year to complete a questionnaire and have their blood, stool, and urine collected. The anticipated length of the study (registry) is approximately 10 years or longer. Parts of this study, such as the questionnaires and stool and urine collection, may be done from home, while other parts, such as the blood draw, will need to be done from Massachusetts General Hospital.


Eligibility

Min Age: 14 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is enrolling people who have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis — to study why some family members develop IBD and others don't, and to identify early warning signs. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 14 or older - You have at least one first-degree relative diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or IBD - You do NOT currently have IBD yourself - You are able to complete questionnaires and study visits **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You already have a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease - You are under 14 - You are unable to complete study requirements Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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