Risk Factors for Microscopic Colitis

Completed

Conditions studied: Colitis, Microscopic

In brief

Microscopic colitis is a common cause of watery diarrhea, particularly in the elderly. Although the incidence is comparable to ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the etiology is unknown. Understanding the etiology of microscopic colitis is an important step in developing logical interventions to decrease the burden from microscopic colitis. This research could provide critical insights into the etiology of this poorly studied condition.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02699333

Run by

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

People needed

346

Starts

2016-05-01

Expected to finish

2020-12-24

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-21

Who can join

Age: 35 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Colonoscopy for diarrhea

You may not qualify if…

• Fewer than 4 loose bowel movements per day.
• Failure to visualize the entire colon to the cecum or preparation less than good or excellent.
• Age under 35 years. There will be no upper age limit.
• Inability to understand and cooperate with the interview.
• Indication for colonoscopy other than diarrhea.
• Prior history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).

Where it is running

• University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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