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NCT06329453 Intestinal Immunity in Neurologic Disease

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NCT ID NCT06329453
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Yale University
Condition Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2022-08-02
Primary Completion 2027-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 99 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Colon Tissue Biopsy

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2022-08-02 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the functional profiles of the immune cells within the gastrointestinal tract and to determine how these cells contribute to autoimmune and neurologic diseases.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and up ONE of the following: * Recommended to under a screening colonoscopy (+/- upper endoscopy) as part of standard of care. This includes healthy individuals as well as those with neurologic and/or autoimmune diseases. OR * Willing to undergo research colonoscopy (+/- upper endoscopy) for research Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant. Women of childbearing potential would perform a point of care urine pregnancy test prior to colonoscopy/endoscopy. * Known or suspected, chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disease (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease) * Known, acute or chronic infections * Systemic antibiotic (PO or IV) use within 3 months of colonoscopy * Systemic corticosteroid use (equivalent of prednisone 10 mg per day or higher for \>5 days) within 2 weeks of colonoscopy * Malignancy, diagnosed or treated within the last 5 years * Probiotic use within 2 weeks of procedure * History of major GI surgery (e.g. colon resection, gastric bypass) * Bleeding disorder, or on anticoagulant medication * Other medical condition that, in the judgement of the investigator, would lead to higher-than-expected risks of biopsy * Allergy to MAC anesthesia or other drugs used pursuant to standard of care for biospecimen collection

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Cynthia Marques

✉ cynthia.marques@yale.edu

📞 2032876100

Principal Investigator

Erin Longbrake

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Yale University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06329453 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Multiple Sclerosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06329453 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06329453 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cynthia.marques@yale.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06329453 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at North Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06329453 clinical trial?

NCT06329453 is sponsored by Yale University. The principal investigator is Erin Longbrake at Yale University. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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