Registry for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Official title: Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Registry
Run by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · NCT05199532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information from people with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders to better understand their symptoms and improve treatments for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 18, 2020 |
| Main results expected | November 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2035 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05199532 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a confirmed diagnosis of an EGID or those suspected of having one and undergoing evaluation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not consent to participate in the registry 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
This registry aims to gather comprehensive data on patients with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) to better understand their symptoms, quality of life, and disease progression. By collecting clinical, endoscopic, and histologic data, the study seeks to characterize the clinical phenotype of EGIDs and explore the relationship between disease mechanisms and treatment responses. Additionally, a biorepository will be established to store samples for future research on EGIDs. The ultimate goal is to inform more precise treatment strategies for patients with these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on patient registries for chronic conditions have shown success in improving understanding and treatment outcomes, indicating potential for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an established diagnosis of an EGID, based on pathology findings from an endoscopy or colonoscopy with biopsies. * Patients suspected of having an EGID and undergoing endoscopic evaluation for further assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not consent to participate
Where it's running
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Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joshua B Wechsler, MD — Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Angela Anthony
- Email: aanthony@luriechildrens.org
- Phone: 312-227-4559
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.