Evaluating sleep changes in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.

Evaluation of Sleep Changes as Early Markers of Relapse in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).

Not applicable Interventional Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT05835973

This study is trying to see if better sleep can help people with inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, avoid flare-ups.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment216 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Clermont-Ferrand and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05835973 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the relationship between sleep quality and the risk of flare-ups in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Patients who have been in remission for at least three months will undergo evaluations of their IBD symptoms and sleep patterns over the course of one year. The study will utilize various methods including actigraphy, questionnaires, and clinical assessments to monitor changes in sleep efficacy and its potential predictive value for IBD flare-ups.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease in remission for at least three months.

Not a fit: Patients with active complications, extensive bowel resections, or pre-existing sleep disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at risk of flare-ups based on sleep patterns, leading to timely interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between sleep and IBD is being explored, this specific approach to predicting flare-ups through sleep assessment is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 and under 65 years of age.
* Patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease diagnosed for at least 3 months.
* Patient in remission, for at least 3 months:

  1. clinical remission: Harvey-Bradshaw score (HBI) \< 5 for CD and a Mayo score \< 3 for UC
  2. and biological remission: absence of objective inflammation defined by CRP \< 5 mg/L and/or fecal calprotectin \< 250 µg/g.
* Patient must sign informed consent form to participate to the study.
* Patient affiliated to or benefiting from a social security plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with complications (obstructive symptoms, fistulas or intra-abdominal abscesses in the previous three months).
* Patient with extensive bowel resection (\> 40 cm of small bowel).
* Patient with an ileostomy or colostomy.
* Patient diagnosed with sleep disorders.
* Patient without legal capacity to consent.
* Pregnant, parturient or nursing women.
* Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision.
* Persons under psychiatric care.
* Persons admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research.
* Persons of full age who are subject to a legal protection measure (guardianship, curators).

Where this trial is running

Clermont-Ferrand and 3 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Disease BowelCrohn DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel DiseasesCrohn's diseaseulcerative colitissleep deprivationrelapse
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.