Naturopathic Approaches to Ulcerative Colitis
Observational · No treatment assigned · 1 site · National University of Natural Medicine
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In plain English
What this trial is testing
Condition(s) listed: Ulcerative Colitis. This is an observational study: researchers collect information (for example questionnaires, samples, or scans) but the study does not assign a treatment.
Who can join
- Ages 18 and older
- Any sex
Some of the main requirements, copied from the record:
- *Adults (≥18 years of age) who have active UC (P-SCCAI >4)
There are also 1 reasons someone might not be able to join (exclusion criteria). Only the trial team can confirm whether you qualify.
What's involved
- About 50 participants are expected to take part.
- Start date: 2026-04-01 (planned).
- Main results expected around 2027-04-01 (estimate from the record).
- 1 study site listed in United States.
Main thing being measured
- Patient-Modified Simple Clinical Colitis Activity Index (6 months)
In the researchers’ words
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the large intestine. People with UC often have symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
This is a short automatic summary built from the official record. A fuller plain-English card is coming; until then, please read the official record.
Questions to ask your doctor and the trial team
- Am I likely to qualify, given my health history?
- What would I have to do, and how often would I need to visit?
- Could I get a placebo? What happens to my current treatment?
- What are the possible risks and benefits?
- Are travel or other costs covered?
- What happens after the trial ends?
Official details
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Phase | Observational |
| Study type | Observational |
| Conditions | Ulcerative Colitis |
| Lead sponsor | National University of Natural Medicine |
| Collaborators | Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Start date | 2026-04-01 |
| Primary completion (est.) | 2027-04-01 |
| First posted | 2026-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-13 |
| Official title | Prospective Observational Study Of Naturopathic Approaches To IBS |
| ClinicalTrials.gov ID | NCT07521904 |
Interventions
- Naturopathic medicine (Other)
Whole system naturopathic medicine
Full eligibility criteria (from the record)
Inclusion Criteria: *Adults (≥18 years of age) who have active UC (P-SCCAI >4) Exclusion Criteria: *Inability to read and write in English.
Locations (1)
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helfgott Research Institute - National University of Natural Medicine | Portland, Oregon | United States |
For contacts at each site, use the official record.
Information only, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor and the trial team before making any decision about a clinical trial.