This could mean taking part in a drug trial or giving a blood sample, completing a questionnaire, or even taking part in a focus group. Involving people with Crohn’s and Colitis at every stage of a study makes for better research, better results, and increased likelihood of improving lives and finding a cure.
We are here to support you to take part in a wide range of high-quality research studies from universities, NHS Trusts, and other accredited research institutions. All studies below have UK ethical approval and help us work towards achieving our research strategy.
There are more opportunities to take part in research through IBD Clinical Trials and the UK Clinical Trials Gateway. If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial, we suggest you discuss this with your Healthcare Professional before signing up.
Don’t forget you can join our Research Community or follow us on twitter, to receive all the latest opportunities. Together we can make a difference!
If you're a researcher looking for support with recruiting people with Crohn's and Colitis into your study, please click here for more information.
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London want to conduct interviews with people living with mental illness and chronic pain to better understand healthcare needs.
Researchers at Ulster University are looking for people living with an ileostomy to complete an online questionnaire looking at the hydration and fluid intake behaviours.
Manchester Royal Infirmary and Galen Research are looking for people with Crohn's to take part in a study exploring the impact of moving from paediatric to adult IBD clinics.
Researchers at University of York are looking for people with Crohn's or Colitis to take part in a research study looking at emotional reaction to sensations from the stomach.
Researchers at University of Gloucestershire are looking to understand more about how young people (aged 13-18) with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) live with fatigue.
Researchers at York St John University are looking for people with Crohn's or Colitis who identify as male to take part in a research study.
Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are looking for people 18-30 to take part in online interviews exploring the impact of IBD on the Quality of Life in Young Adults.
Researchers at Aston University have developed a new digital support programme for young people living with Crohn's disease called Assist-IBD.
Researchers at University of Bath are looking for young adults aged 16-24 to take part in a study looking their experiences of chronic pain.
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking at the impact of a specific diet on the gut microbiome of adults with colitis who have no active disease.
Researchers at Bournemouth University are looking for people with IBD and experience of e-health tools to complete a short questionnaire.
Researchers at St Mark's Hospital are looking for adults with Crohn's Disease and experience of anal fistulas to complete online surveys.
Researchers at the University of Leeds are recruiting to a study looking at how to support mothers who have conditions which affect their daily lives.
Researchers at St Mark's Hospital are looking for adults (18+) to take part in individual interviews about their lived experience of surgery and sexual dysfunction.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London are looking for people who have been diagnosed with IBD in the last 12 months to take part in a study about chronic pain in IBD.
Researchers at City, University of London are exploring how Crohn's and Colitis affect people who identify as a sexual minority.
Researchers at Imperial College London are looking for people with both PSC and IBD to take part in a study to investigate if aspirin is effective in reducing cancer.
Researchers at St Mark's Hospital are putting together a study on what's important to patients when managing dysplasia or cancer of the bowel.
We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Providing details of other specialist organisations.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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