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Molecular and Microbiota Signatures Underlying Colonic Diverticular Disease

Italy150 participantsStarted 2020-03-05

Plain-language summary

The pathogenesis of diverticular disease is likely multifactorial in origin. This project aims to study the involvement of environmental factors in the pathophysiology of diverticular disease, the underlying molecular mechanisms, and alterations in the microbiota.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients with diverticula of the colon without symptoms.
✓. Patients symptomatic for diverticular disease.
✓. Subjects undergoing colonoscopy for colorectal cancer prevention or follow-up of previous polypectomies, asymptomatic for digestive symptoms.

What they're measuring

Assess the interaction between host factors and gut microbiota

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06764550

SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-31

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