Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Cohort study of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Nantes

Official title: Cohorte Nantaise de Maladies Inflammatoires Chroniques Intestinales

Run by Nantes University Hospital · NCT06256393 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to collect samples from patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease to see if they can find new signs that help guide better treatments over the next year.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment360 (estimated)
SponsorNantes University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Nantes and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 4, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 2028
Study endsFebruary 2031
Registry record updatedFebruary 10, 2025
Trial IDNCT06256393 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with an established diagnosis of active IBD requiring surgery or endoscopy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with quiescent IBD or those who refuse participation will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The CELESTE cohort is a prospective observational study involving patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) at three centers in Nantes. It aims to create a biobank of biological samples from patients with active disease, ranging from those new to treatment to those resistant to multiple therapies. The study will follow these patients over one year to identify new cellular and molecular signatures that could indicate successful therapeutic strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

How similar studies have gone: Similar cohort studies have shown promise in identifying biomarkers for treatment success, suggesting potential for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 18 years of age;
* Patients with an established diagnosis of IBD: CD, UC, unclassified IBD or refractory chronic pouchitis;
* Patients with active disease requiring surgery or endoscopy, whether performed at diagnosis or prior to initiation of new therapy;
* Patients who have given written consent to participate in the study and to keep biological samples for research purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients refusing to participate in the cohort;
* Patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease quiescent at inclusion;
* Patients with a contraindication to general anaesthesia;
* Vulnerable patients (under court protection, curators, guardians);

Where it's running

  • CHU de Nantes
    Nantes, France
    Recruiting
  • Clinique Jules Verne
    Nantes, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hopital Privé du Confluent
    Nantes, France
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.