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Capture IBD: A tool used to collect information about Irritable Bowel Disease
This study is for children and young adults: • 4-21 years old • Who have or may have Irritable Bowel Disease (e.g., Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's)...
This study is for children and young adults: • 4-21 years old • Who have or may have Irritable Bowel Disease (e.g., Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's) This study will develop a research resource for future studies of IBD, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory diseases and diseases of the intestines. This resource will be available to scientists to answer many questions about treatments, therapies, and surgeries for patients with IBD.
Colectomy for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): A study of tissue samples to understand bacteria in the gut
This study is currently enrolling patients who: • Are ages 7 to 20 years • Have been diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis • Have been referred to colectomy within 12 months of surveillance colonoscopy...
This study is currently enrolling patients who: • Are ages 7 to 20 years • Have been diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis • Have been referred to colectomy within 12 months of surveillance colonoscopy Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is an inherited syndrome where polyps develop in the gut and will become cancerous. The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the relationship between bacteria in the gut and polyps. Being in this study involves the participant providing a stool sample and a blood sample. The parent/guardian will also give the study team permission to take tissue samples from their child's colon once it has been removed.
Gastroenterology Repository: A tool used to collect information for future and current research
This study is enrolling patients age 6 months to 23 years of age who have been seen by a Children's Mercy gastroenterologist or other providers and are undergoing any standard of care procedure or visit at which time samples could be collected for the repository.
This study is enrolling patients age 6 months to 23 years of age who have been seen by a Children's Mercy gastroenterologist or other providers and are undergoing any standard of care procedure or visit at which time samples could be collected for the repository.