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Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinical Trials

The following searchable list includes all the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine clinical trials currently looking for participants. Please feel free to contact us with inquiries about any of our ongoing research.

Trials

A Long-Term Non-Interventional Registry to Assess Safety and Effectiveness of HUMIRA® (Adalimumab) in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LEGACY)

A Long-Term Non-Interventional Registry to Assess Safety and Effectiveness of HUMIRA® (Adalimumab) in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LEGACY)…
A Long-Term Non-Interventional Registry to Assess Safety and Effectiveness of HUMIRA® (Adalimumab) in Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LEGACY)
Hanauer, Stephen BHanauer, Stephen B
  • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
    Chicago, IL
NCT01848561 STU00094204
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Healthy Control Esophageal Registry and Biorepository

This study is being done to compare how the esophagus and upper stomach work in people who have Scleroderma with symptoms of reflux disease or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) to healthy controls. We will collect skin, esophageal and stomach biopsies (small pieces of tissue) to be used for several studies.…
This study is being done to compare how the esophagus and upper stomach work in people who have Scleroderma with symptoms of reflux disease or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) to healthy controls. We will collect skin, esophageal and stomach biopsies (small pieces of tissue) to be used for several studies.
Must not be:
- Obese (i.e. BMI ≥30)
- Known medical illnesses that could affect esophageal function, gene expression or histology
- Have a diagnosis of an eating disorder
- Have a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease
- A current or previous smoker (smoked >100 cigarettes in lifetime)
- Have a history of alcohol abuse or addiction or score of 2 or higher on the CAGE questionnaire
- Taking antacids and/or proton pump inhibitors for heartburn
- Allergies to Fentanyl or Midolazam (sedatives used during endoscopy)
- Allergies to Lidocaine (Lidocaine anesthetic jelly used during manometry).
- Pregnant or nursing (hormones associated with pregnancy and lactation are known to affect esophageal function)
Carlson, Dustin AllanCarlson, Dustin Allan
  • Map it 633 N. St. Clair St.
    Chicago, IL
STU00096856
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An Open-Label Extension and Safety Monitoring Study of Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Previously Enrolled In The Etrolizumab Phase III Protocol GA29144 (Protocol GA29145)

An Open-Label Extension and Safety Monitoring Study of Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Previously Enrolled In The Etrolizumab Phase III Protocol GA29144 (Protocol GA29145)…
An Open-Label Extension and Safety Monitoring Study of Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease Previously Enrolled In The Etrolizumab Phase III Protocol GA29144 (Protocol GA29145)
Hanauer, Stephen BHanauer, Stephen B
  • Map it 201 E. Huron St.
    Chicago, IL
NCT02403323 STU00201259
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Semen quality in males with inflammatory bowel disease: Influence of medication for IBD

Semen quality in males with inflammatory bowel disease: Influence of methotrexate, ustekinumab and tofacitinib treatment.
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    Chicago, IL
STU00201469
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Combined Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Studies Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Filgotinib in the Induction and Maintenance of Remission in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease

Combined Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Studies Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Filgotinib in the Induction and Maintenance of Remission in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease…
Combined Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Studies Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Filgotinib in the Induction and Maintenance of Remission in Subjects with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease
Hanauer, Stephen BHanauer, Stephen B
NCT02914561 STU00205056
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Pathogenic Wnt-beta catenin target genes in macrophages and fibrosis

The purpose of this study is to better understand the development of scleroderma-related lung fibrosis (ILD). We would like to investigate the role of macrophages and other important cells in the development of ILD. Macrophages are types of white blood cells important in the immune system. In healthy people, …
The purpose of this study is to better understand the development of scleroderma-related lung fibrosis (ILD). We would like to investigate the role of macrophages and other important cells in the development of ILD. Macrophages are types of white blood cells important in the immune system. In healthy people, macrophages produce proteins that activate the immune system to assist in tissue repair. However, there is evidence that in people with scleroderma, the macrophages behave abnormally and contribute to scarring in the lungs.

Patients who participate in this study will:

  • donate fluid collected from their lungs during a bronchoscopy (taken at the time they are already scheduled to have a bronchoscopy or during their scheduled endoscopy)
  • give a blood sample
  • give esophageal biopsies (taken during their scheduled endoscopy)
  • as an option, give skin biopsies

  • At least 18 years old
  • Meet criteria for systemic sclerosis
  • Receive care at Northwestern Medicine in Rheumatology, Pulmonary & Critical Care, and/or Gastroenterology scleroderma clinics
  • Plan to undergo a standard of care bronchoscopy or endoscopy at Northwestern or a research bronchoscopy through a separate Northwestern study
Perlman, Harris RPerlman, Harris R
  • Map it 633 N. St. Clair St.
    Chicago, IL
STU00207083
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