Investigating chronic intestinal disorders in veterans
Official title: BLRD Research Career Scientist Award Application
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10951543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into what causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, especially in veterans, to find new ways to help treat these conditions by understanding how gut health and energy use affect inflammation and healing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX006475-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10951543 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have inflammatory bowel disease or are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affecting nearly 3 million Americans, particularly veterans. The study aims to understand the underlying causes of IBD, including the role of gut microbiome imbalances and energy metabolism in inflammation and healing. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the researchers seek to identify new molecular targets that could lead to innovative treatments specifically for veterans suffering from these chronic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies that improve the quality of life for veterans with inflammatory bowel disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the role of the gut microbiome in IBD, suggesting that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Colgan, Sean P — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Colgan, Sean P
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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.