Microparticles in Pediatric Inflammatory Disease

June 22, 2011 updated by: Indiana University

Microparticles in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The purpose of this study is to provide data correlating levels of microparticles that circulate in the blood and disease activity in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The hypothesis is that circulating microparticles will be higher in children with active IBD, show inflammatory activity, and will be low in patients in remission as well as in healthy controls.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Detailed Description

Once the response of microparticles to inflammation is defined in this patient population, the microparticles can be used as biomarkers of disease activity and could potentially use microparticles as targets of therapeutic agents.

This cross sectional study will enroll 15 Crohn's patients (5 inactive, 5 mild, 5 moderate-severe disease based on the pediatric Crohn's disease activity index), 15 Ulcerative Colitis patients (5 inactive, 5 mild, 5 moderate-severe disease based on the pediatric ulcerative colitis activity index), and 10 healthy controls.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Indiana
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
        • Indiana Unversity, Riley Hospital for Children

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric GI clinic at Riley Hospital Pediatric well child clinic at Riley Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children with IBD based on endoscopic, histologic, radiologic, or laboratory data
  • Ages between 8 and 17 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Anyone with a concurrent illness since infection can affect microparticle levels

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Steven ' Steiner, MD, Indiana University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 17, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 17, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 23, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

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