Microplastic Analysis in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This study is looking at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) found in the environment may play a role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. Researchers will analyze tissue samples taken during routine gut scope procedures to measure microplastic levels in children with and without IBD. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is under 18 years old - Your child is already scheduled for a medically necessary gut scope (endoscopy) - Your child has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis (for the IBD group), OR - Your child has no history of IBD (for the comparison group) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child is 18 years or older - A parent or guardian is unable to provide consent - Your child is 13 or older and unwilling to provide their own written agreement to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.