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Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission of Crohn's Disease

This protocol is designed to compare the effectiveness of two dietary interventions for patients with Crohn's disease (CD): the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and a Mediterranean style diet (MSD) that has been demonstrated to have numerous other health benefits. The two diets will be compared in terms of their ability to resolve both the symptoms and bowel inflammation that characterize this debilitating disease.

Start: September 2017
Fecal Transplant for Crohn's Disease

To determine the efficacy and safety of serial FMT at inducing and maintaining clinical and endoscopic response in patients with mild to moderate Crohn's disease

Start: March 2017
Pillcam Crohn's Capsule for Monitoring of Panenteric Mucosal Healing in Crohn's Disease Patients With Vedolizumab

The main aim of the study is to evaluate the lielihood of panenteric mucosal healing in Crohn's disease patients treated with vedolizumab The study will include patients with active Crohn's disease who are starting treatment with vedolizumab. The patients will undergo evaluation with panenteric capsule endoscopy, intestinal ultrasound and inflammatory biomarkers before treatment onset, at week 14 and week 52

Start: April 2019
Interest of the Dosage of Adalimumab Serum Levels in Crohn's Disease Patients for Prevention of Postoperative Recurrence

Study comparing 2 modalities of Crohn's disease patients postoperative follow-up treated with adalimumab (Humira® or biosimilar) : immunomonitoring of adalimumab serum levels versus standard follow-up, which is based on the clinical and biological activity of the disease.

Start: January 2020
Epidemiology of IBD in Hong Kong: An Inception Cohort and Follow up Study

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory disorders of the gut which cause major life-long disability. They affect males and females, with the commonest age of onset in childhood, teens and early adult life. Previously restricted almost exclusively to the West, these conditions are becoming much more common in Asian countries, including Hong Kong - the cause of this dramatic change is unknown. The cause of IBD is widely accepted as relating to the mucosal immune response to stimulation from the gut bacteria, on a background of genetic susceptibility. The bacteria and other organisms in the gut play a central role in the development of IBD in the West. However it is unknown if the gut bacteria differ between Chinese patients with IBD and non-IBD (healthy subjects) in Hong Kong, and whether it is affected by diet or changes in diet. A family history is the largest risk factor for the disease. More than 50 different genes associated with IBD have recently been identified in the West and preliminary data showed that Chinese patients have a different genetic profile to Western populations. This project aims to explore the true incidence of IBD in Hong Kong and factors that may be contributing to, or causing, the increase of IBD in Hong Kong. Investigators aim to investigate the number of new cases of IBD within a five year period and factors that may account for the cases. Investigators will also study the choice of medical therapy, quality of life and quality of health care in patients with IBD.

Start: January 2011
Efficacy of Vedolizumab in Crohn's Disease Patients Naive to Biological Therapy

INTRODUCTION: Vedolizumab is a gut selective anti-integrin agent which binds to the alfa4beta7 integrin, preventing its coupling to the endothelial MadCAM-1. It reduces leucocyte trafficking from the endothelium consequently reducing intestinal tissue inflammation. There is scarce evidence on the use of vedolizumab in CD in Brazil, mostly in patients with no previous biological therapy, where the drug seems to have a more adequate therapeutic potential. Tha primary aim of the study is to analyze clinical remission rates at weeks 12, 26 and 52, and at last follow-up on naive CD patients submitted to vedolizumab therapy. Secondary outcomes will be clinical response rates at weeks 12, 26 and 52, and at last follow-up; endoscopic remission rates in colonoscopies performed; persistence of drug therapy over time; adverse events during treatment with vedolizumab and rates of abdominal surgery during therapy. METHODS: A retrospective, longitudinal, observational study will be performed with patients with CD who used Vedolizumab at any time of their treatment as the first biologic option, after failure of conventional therapy. Following the induction dose of 300 mg at weeks 0, 2 and 6, and maintenance of 300 mg every 8 weeks, patients will be followed up to 52 weeks (1 year) or more (last follow-up captured). Records of the clinical evaluations at week 12, 26 and 52, and last follow-up, will be checked according to the HBI and PGA to define clinical response or clinical remission. Colonoscopies will also be checked to evaluate mucosal healing. Electronic charts will be reviewed also to analyze adverse events and surgery during therapy.

Start: August 2020
The Role of PET/MRI in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

The purpose of this study is to test the utility of PET/MRI in diagnosis and management of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents, hereby To test if PET/MRI scan is an accurate method to diagnose and differentiate Crohn's disease and Ulcerous Colitis in children and adolescents suspected of IBD. To evaluate whether PET/MRI scan in children and adolescents with Crohn's disease is an accurate method to diagnose relapses and to monitor the effect of biological treatment with monoclonal antibodies directed towards Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha.

Start: October 2018
Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

The gut microbiota is critical to health and functions with a level of complexity comparable to that of an organ system. Dysbiosis, or alterations of this gut microbiota ecology, have been implicated in a number of disease states. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), defined as infusion of feces from healthy donors to affected subjects, is a method to restore a balanced gut microbiota and has attracted great interest in recent years due to its efficacy and ease of use. FMT is now recommended as the most effective therapy for CDI not responding to standard therapies. Recent studies have suggested that dysbiosis is associated with a variety of disorders, and that FMT could be a useful treatment. Randomized controlled trial has been conducted in a number of disorders and shown positive results, including alcoholic hepatitis, Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatic encephalopathy and metabolic syndrome. Case series/reports and pilot studies has shown positive results in other disorders including Celiac disease, functional dyspepsia, constipation, metabolic syndrome such as diabetes mellitus, multidrug-resistant, hepatic encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis, pseudo-obstruction, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) or Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) infection, radiation-induced toxicity, multiple organ dysfunction, dysbiotic bowel syndrome, MRSA enteritis, Pseudomembranous enteritis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and atopy. Despite FMT appears to be relatively safe and efficacious in treating a wide range of disease, its safety and efficacy in a usual clinical setting is unknown. More data is required to confirm safety and efficacy of FMT. Therefore, the investigators aim to conduct a pilot study to investigate the efficacy and safety of FMT in a variety of dysbiosis-associated disorder.

Start: July 2019
The Effect of Mycobiome Supplementation on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in IBD Patients

Studies demonstrated that fungi have a complex, multifaceted role in the gastrointestinal tract and are active participants in directly influencing health and disease through fungal-bacterial, fungal-fungal and fungal-host interactions. Fungi have been linked with a number of gastrointestinal diseases including IBD, However, the exact role of fungal colonization in the pathophysiology of "IBD" (inflammatory bowel diseases) is not precisely defined. Aim to evaluate the impact of "Mycodigest" supplementation to IBD patients on: Clinical response and remission rates , Quality of life, Inflammatory markers, Fecal microbiome

Start: June 2018
Validation and Interobserver Reliability of a Simple Ultrasound Score for Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is characterized by an alternating course between remission and relapse, which necessitates subsequent adjustments in medical therapy. Thus, it is important to have suitable tools to assess disease activity, and currently the reference standard is using ileocolonoscopy. However, ileocolonoscopy causes major patient discomfort and due to logistic reasons, it cannot be performed on a regular basis. High frequency ultrasound (US) is a potentially useful tool to evaluate changes in disease activity in affected bowel segments. Although there are some studies using US in CD patients to construct ultrasonographic scoring systems, there are no validated scores in daily clinical practice. In a recent study by Nylund et al, we used multiple linear regression to select which simple conventional ultrasound parameters that should be included in an ultrasound scoring system (Simple Ultrasound Score of Crohn's Disease (SUS-CD)) using endoscopy as a reference (unpublished data). In this study, we aim to validate this scoring system using an endoscopic score (Simple endoscopic activity score for Crohn's disease (SES-CD)) as reference standard and to assess interobserver variability. The scoring system might be a useful supplement to endoscopy to follow up CD patients.

Start: January 2018
Fecal Microbial Transplantation and Vedolizumab Treatment of Crohn's Disease

The investigators postulate that by determining a patient's baseline microbiome and manipulating it through fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) may improve response rates to vedolizumab in Crohn's disease (CD) patients. Primary objective: To determine whether manipulation of gut microbiome by FMT pre vedolizumab treatment is safe and results in higher remission rates in CD patients. Study design: A randomized double blinded controlled clinical trial. Study population:CD patients 18-65 YO, men and women, with mild-moderately active disease determined by the Harvey-Bradshaw index (HBI) of 5?HBI?15, who were found eligible to commence treatment with vedolizumab. Study procedure: Study participants will receive FMT within a week prior to first vedolizumab infusion. All patients will be followed for 46 weeks in 8 visits at the IBD clinic in the GI department of the Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Start: July 2018
Trial Evaluating the Diagnostic Usefulness of Lumentin® 44 When Used as Contrast Agent

The trial is a phase 2 randomised, open, non-inferiority within patient-controlled multi-centre trial. Male and female subjects with a diagnosis of Crohn´s Disease and a clinical indication for an MRE examination, who are at least 18 years of age and who provide a written informed consent, will be eligible for inclusion. The trial period will be up to 16 weeks and consists of 7 visits (see schedule of events). All patients who have attended at least 1 of the Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE)/Computerised Tomography Enterography (CTE) examinations should go through the end of treatment procedures at visit 7. Subjects will attend two examinations during the course of the trial: A CTE An MRE The Crohn's disease activity will be assessed radiologically on the MRE and CTE scans by identifying the presence and severity of a number of morphologic entities and dynamic signs in the SB and colon as described in the RCDAS. Additional evaluation of CD activity and disease complication on the MRE and CTE images will be performed using the CDMRIS scale and Lémann Index respectively

Start: January 2020
Can Vitamin D Supplementation in People With Crohn's Disease Improve Symptoms as an Adjunct Therapy?

There are around 115,000 people in the United Kingdom suffering with Crohn's Disease (CD). CD can cause inflammation and ulcers to develop anywhere within the gut. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhoea, abdominal pain and nutritional problems including vitamin D deficiency. Around half of people with CD are likely to have vitamin D deficiency. Research has shown that treating vitamin D deficiency in people with CD might help to improve the symptoms of the disease. However, there are no clear guidelines on how to detect or treat vitamin D deficiency in people with CD. There will be two parts to the planned research involving three hospitals in Birmingham. Part 1 is a vitamin D screening study, where adults will be asked to have a finger-prick blood test to check their vitamin D levels. They will complete short diet and lifestyle questionnaires. Adults found to have vitamin D deficiency in part 1 may be invited to join part 2 of the research. Part 2 is a vitamin D supplementation study where participants will be given a daily vitamin D capsule to take by mouth for 6 months. They will be randomly allocated to 2 different groups with each group receiving a different dose of vitamin D. Participants will have blood tests at the start, after 3 months and after 6 months. They will complete quality of life questionnaires at the start and after 6 months. The last appointment will be a final follow up appointment after 9 months. This research is important to help determine: Which dose of vitamin D is most effective at treating vitamin D deficiency in people with CD If symptoms of CD improve when vitamin D deficiency is treated.

Start: September 2019
A Comparative Study of MRI, US and CE for Assessing Treatment Response in Known Crohn's Disease

The aim of this study is to evaluate non-invasive imaging techniques for assessing treatment response in known Crohn's disease. Comparing imaging modalities: The applicability of small bowel colon capsule endoscopy (SBCCE), magnetic resonance enterocolonography (MREC) and ultrasound (US) for diagnosing ulcer healing after medical treatment in patients with symptomatic Crohn's disease compared to ileocolonoscopy. Sensitivity and specificity for ulcer healing Changes in activity parameters for SBCCE, MREC and US before and after medical treatment. Feasibility of SBCCE, MREC and US for assessing treatment response in known Crohn's disease. Treatment induced bowel wall alterations visualized with ultrasound: A non-blinded study of bowel wall changes detected with repeated US examination during medical treatment of known Crohn's disease. Changes in bowel wall thickness, vascularity and elastography parameters, and time to normalization of the bowel wall.

Start: February 2018
Contribution of a Non Medicamentous Approach by Hypnosis on Quality of Life in Crohn Disease

Evaluation of hypnosis therapy efficacy in addition to pharmacologic standard treatment of Croh disease during remission by the evaluation of quality of life;

Start: November 2018
Evaluation of Local Co-administration of Autologous ADIpose Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction With Microfat for Refractory Perianal CROHN's Fistulas.

Autologous ADSVF constitutes an innovative therapeutic strategy that concentrates various types of regenerative stem cells and paracrine factors able to promote angiogenesis and tissue repair. Together with the ease of collection from a minimally manipulated lipoaspirate, the unique properties of ADSVF offer new opportunities for fistulas' healing in patients with CD. The use of ADSVF is currently developed in many clinical fields based on safety and efficacy data. Our ADICROHN pilot study evaluating safety and tolerance of local administration of autologous ADSVF with microfat in CD patients with complex perianal fistula refractory to conventional medical and surgical therapy showed that this novel therapeutic approach appears feasible and safe. However the therapeutic potential of local this combined treatment in healing refractory perianal Crohn's fistulas still remains to be demonstrated. The main objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of local injection of autologous ADSVF and microfat versus placebo for the treatment of complex refractory perianal Crohn's fistulas at week 24. The efficacy will be assessed on clinical assessment of closure of all the external openings that were drained at baseline, and MRI confirmation of absence of collections > 2 cm of the treated perianal fistulas at week 24.

Start: March 2020
Loss of RESponse to Ustekinumab Treated by Dose Escalation

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of re-induction with ustekinumab ?6mg/kg IV followed by two different maintenance dosing regimens 90 mg subcutaneous every 8 weeks (Q8W) vs 90 mg subcutaneous every 4 weeks(Q4W) on clinical, biological and pharmacological outcomes in patients with Crohn's disease who show a secondary loss of response over time

Start: February 2020
Impact of an Oligomeric Diet in Intestinal Absorption and Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Crohn Disease

This is a randomized, multicenter, translational, triple-blind, clinical trial in patients with Crohn's disease, who will be prescribed an oral nutritional supplement to control symptoms in the acute phase and to recover in the remission phase.

Start: February 2020
Special Physical Exercises as a Therapeutic Intervention for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The investigator is hypothesize that physical activity can have positive effects on health, general well-being , sleep quality and stress in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients.

Start: July 2019
PIBD-SETQuality; the PIBD-NET Inception Cohort and Safety Registry

The purpose of this study is to analyse effectiveness and safety signals of current treatment strategies in routine practice for patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) and to correlate this to their individual risk factors.

Start: January 2017
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