Improving healthcare access and outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Developing and applying common data elements to enhance clinical and translational research, healthcare access and outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease
This study is working to improve how we understand and treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, especially for people from diverse backgrounds, by gathering important health information to help doctors find and help patients better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159202 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical and translational research for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It aims to develop common data elements that will improve patient recruitment and outcomes, particularly among diverse populations such as LatinX and Black individuals. By analyzing genetic and phenotypic data, the research seeks to address disparities in diagnosis and treatment access. Patients will be engaged through established protocols to ensure a representative cohort that reflects the diversity of IBD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, particularly those from LatinX and Black populations.
Not a fit: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are not part of the targeted diverse populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and better treatment outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in enhancing patient recruitment and outcomes through similar collaborative approaches in diverse populations.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cho, Judy H. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Cho, Judy H.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.