Comparing tests for diagnosing cytomegalovirus in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are experiencing a worsening of their symptoms and require hospitalization. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various diagnostic tests for identifying cytomegalovirus (CMV) organ disease, which can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the complexity of the immune response in these patients. The study will involve endoscopic biopsies and assessments of viral load through different methods, including PCR, to determine the most reliable diagnostic approach for CMV in the context of IBD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged ≥18 years with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with worsening of IBD-related symptoms requiring hospital admission
* Signing of informed consent
* Performed endoscopic biopsies to confirm/exclude CMV organ disease

Exclusion Criteria: /

Where it's running

• IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
  Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Matteo Rinaldi, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
• Study coordinator: Matteo Rinaldi, MD
• Email: matteo.rinaldi23@unibo.it
• Phone: +390512144302

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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.