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Study of DISC-0974-201 in Participants With IBD and Anemia

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of DISC-0974 to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy in participants with IBD and anemia of inflammation.

Participants needed: 21
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Disc Medicine, IncUpdated: Jul 13, 2026Locations: 13
Eligibility criteria

Aged ≥18 years at the time of signing informed consent. [+18]

Treatment within 2 days prior to screening with oral iron or iron-containing sup... [+32]

Status: Recruiting

Study of DISC-0974-201 in Participants With IBD and Anemia

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of DISC-0974 to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy in participants with IBD and anemia of inflammation.

Participants needed: 21
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Disc Medicine, IncUpdated: Jun 30, 2026Locations: 11
Eligibility criteria

Aged ≥18 years at the time of signing informed consent. [+18]

Treatment within 2 days prior to screening with oral iron or iron-containing sup... [+32]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Biophysical Assessments of Acupuncture Points in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Acupuncture points or acupoints are fundamental to the practice of acupuncture, yet their scientific basis remains unclear. According to traditional explanations of acupuncture, acupoints can become tender or more sensitive to pressure when there is an underlying disease of the body. Findings from recent basic animal studies support this traditional theory. For example, compared to healthy control animals, models of colitis have shown increased skin temperature, blood flow, and pain sensitivity at specific body regions that correspond to the location of acupoints that are commonly used in acupuncture treatment for colitis. However, little is known about whether these findings apply to humans.

Participants needed: 100
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Brigham and Women's HospitalUpdated: Jul 2, 2026
Eligibility criteria

adults (age 18 years or older) [+1]

any history of serious musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury of the lower and/or... [+10]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Retrospective Observational Multicenter Study on the Treatment Patterns, Extra-Intestinal Manifestations, Resource Utilisation, and Outcomes of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dutch Hospitals

This multicenter retrospective real-world data study will evaluate the treatment pathways and disease burden of adult patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) treated in 5-10 Dutch hospitals between 2018 and 2026. The study will assess: * Treatment sequences, switching patterns, and treatment duration * Prevalence and incidence of extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) * Healthcare resource utilization (hospitalizations, outpatient visits, endoscopies, surgery, and length of stay) * Direct healthcare costs * Availability of disease activity biomarkers Using linked administrative, prescription, procedure, and laboratory data, outcomes will be analyzed by age, line of therapy, and clinical characteristics. Special focus will be placed on the impact of EIMs on treatment patterns, healthcare utilization, and costs. The findings will provide real-world evidence on IBD management in the Netherlands and support clinical decision-making, healthcare planning, and future research on treatment optimization and coexisting immune-mediated conditions.

Participants needed: 3,500
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: LOGEXUpdated: Jul 2, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Adult patients (≥18 years of age) who required secondary (hospital) care after J...

Patients who have formally objected to the use of their hospital data for scient...

Status: Not yet recruiting

Prospective Evaluation of Flare Detection in IBD With Digital Biomarkers: Bring Your Own Device Study

The aim of this study is to identify HRV changes predictive of IBD flares using patient-own wearable devices in a large cohort supplemented by additional data layers including sleep parameters, step count and clinical data extracted from electronic patient files.

Participants needed: 600
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Maastricht University Medical CenterUpdated: Jun 29, 2026Locations: 3
Eligibility criteria

18 years or older [+3]

No specific exclusion criteria will be used. Subgroup analysis will be performed...

Status: Not yet recruiting

A Pilot Study Using Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Hospitalized Patients

The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording in people with chronic problems in their gastrointestinal (GI) system. Patients who are hospitalized at Stanford Hospital for worsening pain and/or nausea will be considered for enrollment.

Participants needed: 26
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Stanford UniversityUpdated: Jun 30, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults admitted to the GI inpatient service with expected length of stay >24 hou... [+2]

Currently using hypnosis [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison Diagnostic Tests for the Diagnosis of CYTOmegalovirus Organ Disease in Patients With intestinalBOweL Diseases

Observational, single-center, non-pharmacological, prospective study of adult patients affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with an ongoing disease exacerbation requiring hospitalization

Participants needed: 200
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di BolognaUpdated: Jun 15, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥18 years with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with worsening of... [+2]

Status: Recruiting

AIM-IBD: A Microbiome-Targeted Supplement in Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis

This Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of a once-daily oral microbiome-targeted food supplement compared with matching placebo in adults with mild-to-moderate, objectively active ulcerative colitis. The supplement is food-grade and is intended for use either alongside stable standard ulcerative colitis therapy (5-aminosalicylic acid/mesalamine) or in participants not currently on any inflammatory bowel disease therapy. Approximately 162 participants will be enrolled at university hospital centers in Turkey and randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either the food supplement or matching placebo for 24 weeks, in addition to their existing background therapy as defined by eligibility. The primary objective is to determine whether the supplement increases the proportion of participants achieving composite clinical-plus-biochemical remission at Week 24. This composite endpoint requires absence of rectal bleeding, improvement in stool frequency, fecal calprotectin ≤250 micrograms/g, and no rescue therapy, prohibited treatment escalation, ulcerative colitis-related hospitalization, colectomy, or discontinuation for lack of efficacy before Week 24. Key secondary endpoints include endoscopic improvement, deep biochemical remission, change in fecal calprotectin, change in partial Mayo score, corticosteroid-free composite remission, change in quality of life, change in C-reactive protein, time to treatment failure, and safety. Exploratory analyses will assess stool microbiome composition, eukaryotic carriage including Blastocystis, and associations between baseline microbiome features and treatment response.

Participants needed: 162
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Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: ENBIOSIS BIOTECHNOLOGIESUpdated: Jun 9, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adults aged 18 to 75 years inclusive at screening. [+9]

Crohn disease, inflammatory bowel disease-unclassified, microscopic colitis, isc... [+16]

Status: Recruiting

Zymfentra (Infliximab-dyyb) REal World Cohort STudy

The goal of this observational study is to learn about how effective Zymfentra (IFX=dyyb) is when treating patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) Does Zymfentra lead to a reduction in symptoms at intervals throughout one year? Participants being prescribed Zymfentra (IFX-dyyb as part of their regular medical care for CD or UC will answer online survey questions about their bowel habits for 1 year.

Participants needed: 200
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel HillUpdated: May 26, 2026Locations: 9Duration: 12 Months
Eligibility criteria

Evidence of small intestinal inflammation with endoscopically, radiologically or... [+6]

1. [+3]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Metabolic Reprogramming of Monocytes in Inflammatory Flares of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and haemorrhagic rectocolitis, are pathologies that progress in flare-ups, impacting on patients' quality of life and functional or even vital prognosis. These inflammatory diseases require the use of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory treatments, the side-effects of which can be significant, and the limited number of which sometimes puts patients and practitioners in a therapeutic impasse from which surgery is the only way out. It is therefore important to be able to develop new therapeutic approaches, ideally better tolerated, that can control inflammation during relapses. Monocytes are one of the main players in the inflammatory reaction. In the laboratory, we have developed a strategy for the metabolic reprogramming of these cells based on the use of oxygen microbubbles to modulate the inflammatory response of monocytes.

Participants needed: 30
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Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: University Hospital, GrenobleUpdated: May 19, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Men and women over 18 [+2]

Patients protected by law (pregnant or breast-feeding women, minors, patients un... [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

VR Therapies for IBD

Through a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), the aim is to test the clinical impact and feasibility of a AI-enhanced Virtual Reality (VR) Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) program versus distraction VR among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and anxiety. It is hypothesized that using VR/AI CBT may reduce anxiety and IBD symptoms, leading to improved overall physical, psychological, and social functioning when compared to distraction VR.

Participants needed: 76
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Brennan SpiegelUpdated: May 15, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures, VR therapy regimen, and... [+4]

Have a condition that interferes with the safe use of VR usage, such as history... [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Clinical Investigation of MYIBDDiet App Developed for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients to Self-manage Their Diet

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an app designed for diet education can help patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) learn about healthy eating. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Is the app easy to use? * Is the app useful? Researchers will compare the diet app to see if it is better at teaching patients about a healthy diet than the standard information they may receive from their doctor. Participants will be asked to use the app for one month and answer surveys to see how easy the app is to use and if it leads to healthier eating.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of AlbertaUpdated: May 7, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

≥18 years [+5]

Short bowel syndrome [+9]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Visualization of the Colon Through Use of the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) in Participants With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

In this study, the investigators will test the ability of the Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) to travel through the colon of people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The MFE is a device made of ultra-flexible tubing that contains a camera, light, and magnet at the tip. The tip of the tube is about the size of a penny. The magnet inside the tip allows the MFE to be moved through the colon by a second magnet attached to a robotic arm that is outside the body. The purpose of this study is to see how the MFE travels through the colon of IBD patients and if it is tolerable.

Participants needed: 6
Trial details
Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUpdated: Apr 21, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male or female, 18 to 70 years of age [+5]

Patients who do not meet inclusion criteria [+18]

Status: Recruiting

A Phase 1 Study of PVT401 in Healthy Subjects

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn what happens to PVT401 when it enters the human body and how it affects the immune system. It will also provide information about the safety of PVT401 after a single dose and after multiple doses. The main questions it aims to answer are: Will participants experience any side effects when taking PVT401? How long does it take PVT401 to leave the body after it is administered? Healthy volunteers will participate in either the single ascending dose (SAD) or multiple ascending dose (MAD) phase. In the SAD phase, participants will: stay in the clinic for two nights, get one dose of PVT401 or a placebo intravenously (through a vein) on Day 1, have blood drawn periodically throughout their stay and be monitored for side effects, and return to the clinic for 3 follow up visits over the four weeks after dosing. In the MAD phase, participants will: stay in the clinic for one night prior to each dose of PVT401 or placebo, and get dosed twice a week for 5 weeks. They will have blood drawn periodically throughout the treatment period and be monitored for side effects, and return to the clinic for 4 follow up visits over the six months after dosing.

Participants needed: 36
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1Age: 18-65Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Parvus Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: Apr 13, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Healthy male or female, aged between 18 and 65 years, inclusive at Screening. [+5]

Any active infection that requires systemically absorbed antibiotic, antifungal,... [+17]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Virtual Versus Dye-based Chromoendoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surveillance Colonoscopy

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease affecting the colon, have a higher risk of developing colon cancer over time. To catch early signs of cancer, regular colonoscopies are recommended. In this study, the investigators are comparing two advanced methods of examining the colon during these surveillance colonoscopies. One method uses a special dye sprayed inside the colon to highlight abnormal areas (called dye-based chromoendoscopy). The other method uses new technology built into the camera to enhance the view without needing any dye (called virtual chromoendoscopy). Both methods use modern, high-definition equipment. The purpose of this study is to find out if the newer, dye-free method is as good as the traditional dye method at detecting pre-cancerous changes (called dysplasia) in people with IBD. Adults with IBD who are due for a routine surveillance colonoscopy may be invited to take part. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. No additional procedures are involved, and only the way the colon is viewed differs. The investigators will also look at how long the procedures take, how many biopsies are needed, any complications, and how patients experience the exam. Participants will be followed over time using national health records to check for long-term outcomes. This research will help doctors better understand which method is most effective and comfortable for patients, and may guide future recommendations for cancer screening in people with IBD.

Participants needed: 480
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Region StockholmUpdated: Mar 20, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Extensive ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis (IBD-U), or Crohn's coliti... [+2]

History of colorectal cancer or prior colectomy [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis - Randomized Study Versus Sham Transplantation

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare cholestatic liver disease, commonly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) The aim of the present trial is to assess the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on ALP and bilirubin compared to sham transplantation in addition to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment in PSC patients.

Participants needed: 72
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de ParisUpdated: Mar 17, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Males or females [+10]

Small duct PSC [+32]

Status: Recruiting

A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, platform study in adult participants with IBD (moderately to severely active Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis). The primary goal of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of multiple investigational drugs.

Participants needed: 140
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Mirador Therapeutics, Inc.Updated: Mar 12, 2026Locations: 66
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease (CD), as confirmed by endoscopy and histopathology [+5]

Diagnosis of indeterminate colitis [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Elemental 028 Extra Case Studies

Elemental 028 Extra is a nutritionally complete ACBS approved amino acid-based (elemental) feed designed to provide adequate daily amounts of both macronutrients and micronutrients when used as a sole source of nutrition and to support patients with severe impairment of the gastrointestinal tract who may require an elemental diet. An upgraded formulation of Elemental 028 Extra with an increased energy, protein content micronutrient profile has been developed to better meet the nutritional requirements of patients. This series of case-studies aims to evaluate the acceptability, compliance, and gastrointestinal tolerance of the upgraded formulation of Elemental 028 Extra, in 30 adult and paediatric patients (15 powder and 15 liquid), with conditions where there is a severe impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease, short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, allergic disease, and neurodegenerative diseases, and an elemental feed is required. The case study will last 29 days in total, including a 1-day baseline period followed by a 28-day intervention period. The case studies will be conducted across multiple centres in the UK, to meet the UK ACBS and GMS requirements for acceptability studies.

Participants needed: 30
Trial details
Age: 3+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Nutricia UK LtdUpdated: Feb 17, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male or female [+3]

Pregnant or lactating [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Switching to the IL-23 Inhibitor Guselkumab for People With Active IBD Who Previously Used Ustekinumab (SHIFT-IBD)

The SHIFT-IBD Study is being conducted at multiple medical centers across Canada to evaluate how well guselkumab (Tremfya) works for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who haven't responded well enough to ustekinumab. Patients will begin guselkumab based on their doctor's decision. If eligible, they may be invited to participate in the study, which involves monitoring symptoms, test results, and overall health over the course of one year. Guselkumab will be given according to local medical guidelines. Doctors can adjust the treatment as needed, just like in routine care. Researchers believe that switching to guselkumab may be as effective as other advanced treatments. For those who saw some improvement on ustekinumab but not enough, guselkumab may offer better symptom control-without worsening results on medical tests like endoscopy. The goal is to explore better treatment options for people whose IBD has not been well controlled with current therapies.

Participants needed: 200
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: TIDHI Innovation Inc.Updated: Feb 12, 2026Locations: 9
Eligibility criteria

Subjects of any gender aged ≥ 18. [+8]

History of prior exposure to any anti-p19 inhibitor (risankizumab or mirikizumab... [+10]

Status: Not yet recruiting

A Pilot Study on the Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Synbiotic Formula (SGR11) in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether a synbiotic formula (SGR11) can improve symptoms and health measures in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does SGR11 lead to overall improvement in a participant's condition after 8 weeks, as measured by the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale (CGI I)? * Is SGR11 safe and well tolerated in people with IBD? Participants will: * Take the study synbiotic formula (SGR11) daily for 8 weeks * Complete symptom and quality of life questionnaires * Provide stool samples and, if applicable, blood samples to measure inflammation and gut microbiome changes * Report any side effects that occur during the study

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Age: 18-75Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Chinese University of Hong KongUpdated: Feb 13, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Individuals aged between 18-75 [+5]

Severe active IBD requiring hospitalization [+9]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

* To quantify the expression of Nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) and Anti-sense Non RNA in the INLK4 locus (ANRIL) to determine their potential role as non invasive diagnostic biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease. * To evaluate the correlation between the studied biomarkers and both the clinical presentation of the patients and the inflammatory mediators like Nuclear factor κB (NF-KB) signaling pathway.

Participants needed: 62
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Age: 18-60Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Assiut UniversityUpdated: Feb 11, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Newly histopathologicaly diagnosed IBD

Patients with serious complications as intestinal obstruction, perforation, poly... [+5]

Status: Recruiting

Prophylactic Dexamethasone Before Infliximab in Moderate-to-Severe IBD

This comparative observational cohort clinical study aims to investigate the necessity of premedication for allergy prevention prior to infliximab injection, and is designed to evaluate whether non-routine administration of dexamethasone before intravenous infusion of infliximab yields greater benefits than routine prophylactic medication in patients with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study is designed to optimize the prophylactic strategy prior to Infliximab treatment and advocate for risk stratification-based individualized prophylaxis regimens to avoid hormonal abuse. Additionally, it will construct a risk score using biomarkers to accurately identify high-risk populations in need of prophylaxis and establish a corresponding predictive model. The study is also intended to reduce the use of unnecessary medications, shorten infusion duration and alleviate the medical burden. It is expected to provide targeted clinical support during the early stage of the disease or the course of treatment, improve the efficacy and precision of individualized treatment for patients, and reduce the physical, psychological and economic burdens caused by ineffective treatment.

Participants needed: 300
Trial details
Age: 14-80Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityUpdated: Feb 3, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Aged 14 to 80 years. [+5]

Patients with severe disease who, as judged by the attending clinician, require... [+10]

Status: Recruiting

Setting up a Cohort of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a Cohort of Patients Without Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The objective of this study is to constitute cohorts of IBD versus non-IBD patients to identify (a) new biomarker(s) of intestinal dysbiosis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, and develop a prototype for assaying such marker(s) in blood.

Participants needed: 120
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: ArtialisUpdated: Jan 28, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Male or female ≥ 18 years old [+6]

Commercial Pharmaceutical probiotic administration within the previous month [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Unhide® Project: A Digital Health Platform to Collect Lifestyle Data for Brain Inflammation Research

The unhide® Project is a non-interventional, longitudinal research study designed to establish a secure data repository of demographic, health, and lifestyle information from individuals with brain inflammation and related neuroinflammatory conditions. Participants in the United States aged 2 years and older will provide self-reported health data, biometrics, and symptom diaries through the MyDataHelps™ app (branded as unhide® for this study). The goal is to create comprehensive longitudinal profiles to facilitate research into disease subtypes, causes, diagnostics, and potential treatments, as well as to identify potential participants for future optional studies. "Healthy" individuals without brain inflammation are also eligible to participate. The digital health research platform used in this study was originally developed and designed by Solve M.E and was called SolveTogether. The Brain Inflammation Collaborative (BIC) expanded upon Solve M.E.'s work to include related diagnoses, pediatric participants, enhance symptom tracking, and more. BIC and Solve M.E. combined Solve Together and unhide®, to create The unhide® Solve Together Unified Platform in 2025.

Participants needed: 10,000
Trial details
Age: 2+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Brain Inflammation CollaborativeUpdated: Jan 22, 2026Locations: 1Duration: 10 Years
Eligibility criteria

Infection-associated chronic conditions such as Long COVID, chronic Lyme, myalgi... [+8]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Colorectal Omics and ofCS Proteoglycans (COCO) in Screening and a Diagnostic Pathway

Colorectal Cancer (CRC), or bowel cancer, is a serious disease that affects many people globally. The earlier CRC is diagnosed, the better the patient outcomes. The problem with the current diagnostic methods is that they lead to many unnecessary endoscopies (colonoscopies). In Denmark alone, over 30,000 patients every year undergo a colonoscopy without having a serious disease. This puts a major strain on both patients and the healthcare system. This research project aims to solve that problem. COCO-S is investigating oncofoetal chondroitin sulphate-modified proteoglycans (ofCS) to see if ofCS can be used as a novel, unique cancer marker found in the blood. ofCS are special molecules that reappear in most tumour tissues. A method has been developed to detect ofCSs in a simple blood sample. Initial findings from an ongoing study are highly promising. A test using five different ofCS markers has shown very high accuracy in detecting CRC: it correctly identifies 86% of cancer cases (sensitivity) and correctly gives a "negative" result in 97% of cases without cancer (specificity). The results also suggest that high ofCS levels might help clinicians detect adenomas (polyps), which are early precursors to cancer. Combining the analysis of ofCS in the blood with the existing stool test (FIT) and other promising blood markers can significantly improve patient selection for a colonoscopy. This project will collect blood samples from patients scheduled for a colonoscopy. The blood will be analysed for ofCS and other substances to determine the combined predictive value for patients who truly require the procedure. The findings from this project could revolutionize CRC diagnosis. By more accurately identifying patients who need a colonoscopy, the number of unnecessary, invasive procedures can be reduced while maintaining patient safety and ensuring cancer is found in time.

Participants needed: 2,000
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Nordsjaellands HospitalUpdated: Jan 20, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Patients planned to undergo a colonoscopy either as part of the colorectal cance... [+2]

Patients previously included in the study [+2]