Clinical trial Recruiting at 12 sites Observational Ages 2 to 17

Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canadian Children

Official title: The Canadian Children Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network (CIDsCaNN): A Partnership With the CH.I.L.D. Foundation: Multi-center Inception Cohort Study

Run by The Hospital for Sick Children · NCT02308917 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at why more kids in Canada are getting Inflammatory Bowel Disease and tries to find out how things like environment and genetics affect their health and treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages2 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2400 (estimated)
SponsorThe Hospital for Sick Children
Academic / other
Locations12 sites (Calgary, Alberta and 11 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2013
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2028
Study endsNovember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT02308917 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children and teenagers diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have a diagnosis of IBD or refuse to give informed consent 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

The CIDsCaNN Network aims to investigate the reasons behind the high prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) among children and adolescents in Canada. This observational study will enroll a diverse cohort of young patients diagnosed with IBD, including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, to explore environmental risk factors and their impact on the microbiome and genetic susceptibility. By assessing treatment outcomes such as symptom resolution and intestinal healing, the study seeks to identify best practices for managing IBD in pediatric populations. The findings will contribute to improving care and treatment strategies nationally.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and management of IBD in children, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in understanding IBD through similar observational approaches, indicating that this methodology is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosed with IBD - Crohn's, ulcerative colitis or inflammatory bowel disease undefined

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to give informed consent

Where it's running

  • Alberta Children'S Hospital
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Stollery Children'S Hospital
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Children'S Hospital of Bc
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Winnipeg Children'S Hospital
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Janeway Children'S Health & Rehabilitation Centre
    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Izaak Walton Killam Hospital (Iwk)
    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Recruiting
Show 6 more locations
  • Hamilton Health Sciences
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WESTERN ONTARIO, Lawson Health Research Institute
    London, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • SickKids Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Montreal Children'S Hospital
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Hopital Ste. Justine
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.