Crohn’s Disease
Those suffering with Crohn’s Disease know to never go too far without knowing where a bathroom is. For many with CD, symptoms like abdominal pain and increased frequency of bowel movements stick around even with conventional treatments. If this is you, see if a clinical trial can help. If you qualify, competitive compensation will be provided for your time and travel.
Inclusion
- 18 to 75 years old.
- Diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (confirmed by medical records)
- Currently symptomatic defined as increased stool frequency and/or abdominal pain.
- Willing to undergo endoscopy with biopsies.
- Lack of response OR loss of response OR intolerance to conventional treatment, which includes but is not limited to:
- Mesalamine (Lialda, Apriso), Sulfasalazine
- Prednisone, Budesonide
- Biologic treatments (i.e. Stelara, Remicade, Humira, etc.)
Exclusion
- Complications of Crohn’s disease, such as strictures/stenosis, short gut syndrome, etc.
- Draining stoma or ostomy.
- Cancer within the past 5 years
- Drug or alcohol abuse.
- Planning to become pregnant during the course of the study.
*Assuming completion of the entire lead-in study, rollover and completion of entire open label study and all study visits including follow ups.