Evaluating treatments for intestinal issues using organoid cultures

Preclinical Evaluation of Multimodal Therapeutic Strategies in Intestinal Irradiation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease from Organoids

Not applicable Interventional Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France · NCT05425901

This study is testing new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease by growing tiny organ-like structures from patients' biopsies to see how they respond to different therapies.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorInstitut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Government
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine)
Trial IDNCT05425901 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study involves patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy individuals undergoing ileocolonoscopy. It focuses on generating and culturing organoids from biopsies taken during the procedure to validate the organoid production method. The second phase aims to screen these organoids by irradiating them and assessing the regenerative effects of various treatments for IBD and radiation enteritis. This innovative approach could lead to better therapeutic strategies for managing these conditions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with either active or inactive IBD or healthy individuals requiring a colonoscopy.

Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of IBD or those not requiring a colonoscopy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options for patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases and radiation enteritis.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of organoids in research is gaining traction, this specific approach to evaluate treatments for IBD and radiation enteritis is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

- Group 1: active IBD

* 18 years old or older
* Assured IBD diagnosis (Crohn's disease/ulcerative colitis) according to European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2019 consensus criteria
* Active IBD (Harvey-Bradshaw score of 4 or above for Crohn's disease or partial Mayo score of 3 or above for ulcerative colitis)
* Indication to perform a coloscopy
* Written consent for study participation obtained

Or

- Group 2: inactive IBD

* 18 years old or older
* Assured IBD diagnosis (Crohn's disease/ulcerative colitis) according to ECCO 2019 consensus criteria
* Inactive IBD (Harvey-Bradshaw score below 4 for Crohn's disease or partial Mayo score below 3 for ulcerative colitis)
* Indication to perform a coloscopy
* Written consent for study participation obtained

Or

- Group 3: Control

* 18 years old or older
* Indication to perform a coloscopy to detect polyp
* No known bowel disease
* Written consent for study participation obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand, read, sign informed consent and/or express consent
* Person subject to legal protection (curator, guardianship or safeguard of justice),
* Deprivation of liberty by judicial or administrative decision,
* Non-affiliation to a social security scheme or non-beneficiary of such a scheme
* Pregnant, parturient, breastfeeding women
* Contraindication to performing biopsies
* Participation in other therapeutic research that may modify the behavior of intestinal cells (for example, drug research for the treatment of IBD)
* Anticoagulant treatment or bleeding disorder
* Person subject to a judicial safeguard measure
* People hospitalized without consent

Where this trial is running

Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine

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 Radiation EnteritisInflammatory Bowel Diseasescolonoscopy
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.