Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 65

Examining the link between polyamine levels and inflammatory bowel disease progression

Official title: Investigation of the Correlation Between Polyamine Levels and Their Key Enzymatic Activities in Association With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Progression

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT06995170 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if measuring certain substances in the body can help predict how inflammatory bowel diseases like Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease will progress in patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment146 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2025
Registry record updatedMay 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06995170 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other metabolic disorders or severe systemic diseases may 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

This observational study investigates how polyamine levels and their associated enzymatic activities correlate with the progression of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. It aims to establish a predictive model for IBD progression by measuring polyamine and metabolite levels, as well as assessing the efficacy of biologics through polyamine detection. The study will involve 91 patients diagnosed with IBD and 46 healthy controls, utilizing high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry for analysis. Additionally, it will explore gut microbiota alterations related to polyamine metabolism to provide insights for probiotic guidance.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved monitoring and treatment strategies for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of correlating polyamine levels with IBD progression is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding metabolic pathways in other conditions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 18 and 65 years;
2. Diagnosed with inflammatory (IBD) according to the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis (2023, Xi'an) and the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Crohn's Disease (2023, Guangzhou);
3. Complete medical records available and written informed consent obtained from the participant.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of other metabolic disorders;
2. History of malignant tumors, severe organ dysfunction, or other severe systemic diseases affecting major organs, or hematological disorders;
3. Diagnosis of influenza, bacterial dysentery, or other infectious diseases within the past 2 weeks;
4. Presence of other diseases that may interfere with polyamine metabolism;
5. Use of antibiotics or probiotics within 8 weeks prior to the start of the study.

Where it's running

  • Xijing Hospital
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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