NCT07141238 Microplastic Analysis in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
| NCT ID | NCT07141238 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Gdansk |
| Condition | Crohn Disease |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to measure and compare the presence of microplastics in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and children without IBD. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are microplastics detectable in different biological samples from children? Are there differences in microplastic burden between children with and without IBD? Researchers will collect biological samples including: intestinal tissue (from routine endoscopy), stool, urine, blood. Raman spectroscopy will be used to detect and characterize microplastics in each sample type. Participants will not receive any medication or intervention as part of this study. All samples will be collected during standard clinical procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Undergoing clinically indicated gastrointestinal endoscopy * For IBD group: confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis * For control group: no current or past diagnosis of IBD Exclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Lack of informed consent from legal guardian * Lack of written assent from the participant if age ≥13 years
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07141238 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 18 Years, studying Crohn Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07141238 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07141238 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dsierdzinska@gumed.edu.pl for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07141238 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Gdansk, Poland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07141238 clinical trial?
NCT07141238 is sponsored by Medical University of Gdansk. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.