Using gluten detection technology and telemedicine to manage celiac disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to conduct a multi-center randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of novel gluten detection technologies combined with telemedicine for managing celiac disease in newly diagnosed adults. The study will focus on improving mucosal recovery and promoting long-term monitoring practices in celiac disease management. Participants will utilize gluten detection technology to enhance their awareness of gluten exposure while receiving continuous support from dietitians through telemedicine. The trial addresses the challenges faced by patients in adhering to a strict gluten-free diet and aims to improve their overall quality of life.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any gender; Age 18-75 years
* Celiac disease diagnosis by serology and duodenal biopsy (corresponding to •Marsh 3 histology), adequate sampling and interpretable villus height to crypt depth ratio upon review by our study pathologist
* Diagnosed with celiac disease within 4 months of initial study screening
* Willingness to use gluten-detection technology
* Not currently using a gluten detection technology that tests for gluten in urine or stool

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
* Not planning to follow a gluten-free diet
* Concurrent participation in a clinical trial of an experimental pharmacologic agent (for any condition).

Where it's running

• University of Chicago Medical Center
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Benjamin Lebwohl, MD, MS — Columbia University
• Study coordinator: Benjamin Lebwohl, MD, MS
• Email: BL114@cumc.columbia.edu
• Phone: 212-305-9338

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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.