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Pregnant Women With and Without Crohns Disease to Explore the Role of Plastics and Toxins in Intestinal Inflammation

United States46 participantsStarted 2023-08-15

Plain-language summary

The PLANET Study aims to determine the impact of microplastics on intestinal inflammation and gut microbiome in order to understand the role of this pollutant on the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as well as other diseases. With this information, the researchers hope to characterize better the role of environmental pollutants on IBD and develop novel strategies towards prevention.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The ability to sign and date an informed consent form * Be pregnant, or wishing to become pregnant in the near future and enroll the infant that the individual is pregnant with * Aged 18 or older * English-speaking (this observational study uses non-validated questionnaires that are only available in English) * Of any ethnicity * Be a spouse, related household member (sibling, parent, etc.) or a child of an enrolled pregnant person Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to give informed consent * Be diagnosed with a pregnancy complication, such as intrauterine fetal demise/stillbirth, preeclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum, or have an active infection, including chorioamnionitis or sepsis.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Microplastics quantification

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06001450

SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-31

Contact for this trial

Mellissa Picker, BS

212-659-6710 mellissa.picker@mssm.edu

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