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Active, not recruiting Observational

Molecular and Microbiota Signatures Underlying Colonic Diverticular Disease

NCT06764550 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2020-03-05
Last updated
2025-01-08

Condition(s) studied

Diverticular Disease of Colon

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

This is an observational study, participants are not assigned an intervention as part of the study.

This is an observational study, participants are not assigned an intervention as part of the study.: This is an observational study, participants are not assigned an intervention as part of the study.

Study 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.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 75 years. * Belonging to one of the following groups: 1. Patients with diverticula of the colon without symptoms. 2. Patients symptomatic for diverticular disease. 3. Subjects undergoing colonoscopy for colorectal cancer prevention or follow-up of previous polypectomies, asymptomatic for digestive symptoms. * Obtaining informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute complicated diverticulitis (bleeding, perforation) * Previous colon surgery * Antibiotics or laxatives within the past 90 days * Pregnancy and/or lactation * Systemic and psychiatric disorders * Asthma, food allergies and other allergic-type disorders * Possible diseases leading to intestinal bacterial contamination (diabetes, blind loop syndrome, rheumatologic diseases).

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Assess the interaction between host factors and gut microbiota — 3 years
    Assess the interaction between host factors and gut microbiota

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Bologna Italy
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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