Microplastic Analysis in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Poland40 participantsStarted 2025-06-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to measure and compare the presence of microplastics in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and children without IBD. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Are microplastics detectable in different biological samples from children? Are there differences in microplastic burden between children with and without IBD?
Researchers will collect biological samples including: intestinal tissue (from routine endoscopy), stool, urine, blood.
Raman spectroscopy will be used to detect and characterize microplastics in each sample type. Participants will not receive any medication or intervention as part of this study. All samples will be collected during standard clinical procedures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18 years
* Undergoing clinically indicated gastrointestinal endoscopy
* For IBD group: confirmed diagnosis of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
* For control group: no current or past diagnosis of IBD
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Lack of informed consent from legal guardian
* Lack of written assent from the participant if age ≥13 years
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Presence and concentration of microplastics in intestinal tissue samples