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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases clinical trials and research

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As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 81 Inflammatory Bowel Diseases clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 51 countries (most in United States (23), Canada (11), France (11)). By phase: Phase 2 (8), Phase 1 (3), Phase 3 (2), Phase 1/2 (1). The most active sponsors are Massachusetts General Hospital (3), Tanta University (2), Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian (2). There are also 10 NIH-funded research projects on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, with $6.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest Inflammatory Bowel Diseases clinical trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Long-Term Guselkumab Use in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease — Amiens Recruiting Sep 16, 2026
Intestinal ultrasound-guided management for inflammatory bowel disease — Bangkok Recruiting Aug 20, 2026
Resting energy use in kids with inflammatory bowel disease — Alessandria, Piedmont Recruiting Jun 26, 2026
Active video education by disease subtype to improve bowel prep before colonoscopy — Beijing, BeijingBeijing and 11 other locations Recruiting May 13, 2026
Intestinal ultrasound to predict relapse in Crohn's disease patients in deep remission. — Guangzhou, Guangdong Recruiting Apr 20, 2026
Ath-063: Testing a new treatment for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in patients who have tried other biologics Phase 2 Miami, Florida and 3 other locations Recruiting Apr 6, 2026
Self-management program to improve health in inflammatory bowel disease — Ann Arbor, Michigan Recruiting Mar 6, 2026
Duloxetine to help mood and function in adults with inflammatory bowel disease Phase 2 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Recruiting Feb 24, 2026
Lyophilized fecal microbiota transplant for adults with active ulcerative colitis Phase 1 Calgary, Alberta and 1 other locations Recruiting Feb 10, 2026
Pentoxifylline plus mesalamine for adults with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis Phase 2 Al Fayyum Recruiting Jan 16, 2026

All recruiting trials (81)

NIH-funded research (10)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

Related topics

Crohn DiseaseUlcerative ColitisColitis, UlcerativeCrohn's DiseasePrimary Sclerosing CholangitisSarcopeniaInfliximabAmyloidosisArthritis, PsoriaticArthritis, RheumatoidAutoimmune DiseasesBowel DysfunctionClostridioides Difficile InfectionColitis

Quick answers

How many Inflammatory Bowel Diseases clinical trials are recruiting right now?

81, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 51 countries. The most sites are in United States (23 trials), Canada (11 trials), France (11 trials), China (9 trials), United Kingdom (8 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 8, Phase 1: 3, Phase 3: 2, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.