Improving health outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

RFA-DP-23-002, Improving Outcomes and Reducing Disparities for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease through Epidemiology, Enhanced Disease Management, Dissemination, and Education

['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10895259

This study is looking at how things like your social life and support can impact the health of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and it will involve 1,200 participants trying out new ways to improve care while also creating helpful resources for patients and doctors.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10895259 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how social factors affect the health of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It aims to improve patient care through a multi-center clinical trial involving 1,200 participants, where innovative management strategies will be tested alongside a study of social determinants impacting disease outcomes. The project will also develop educational programs for both patients and healthcare providers to enhance awareness and treatment effectiveness.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates include children aged 13-17 and adults over 17 who are diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

Not a fit: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are not willing or able to participate in a clinical trial may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and reduced health disparities for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve outcomes in chronic disease management, suggesting a promising approach in this area.

Where this research is happening

CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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