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 Bournemouth University are looking for people with IBD and experience of e-health tools to complete a short questionnaire.
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 UWE would like to hold focus groups with people with special dietary requirements to better understand their experiences of attending outdoor events.
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 the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Central Lancashire are looking for adults with Colitis to take part in a study on cherry supplements.
Researchers at UWE's College of Health, Science and Society are exploring the long-term outcomes of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Researchers at Northumbria University want to gain insight into the lived experience of people with Crohn’s Disease and how living with this condition impacts daily living.
Researchers at Aston University have developed a new digital support programme for young people living with Crohn's disease called Assist-IBD.
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 City, University of London are exploring how Crohn's and Colitis affect people who identify as a sexual minority.
Researchers at King's College London have want to user-test an emotional support website for family members of people with Crohn's or Colitis.
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.
Researchers at University of Chichester are exploring the challenges of treatment faced by people with Crohn's disease.
Researchers at University of Hertfordshire are running a trial to see if a cherry supplement can help with symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis.
Researchers at King’s College London are looking for people living with a long-term physical health condition, such as Crohn's or Colitis, to test a new questionnaire.
Researchers at University of Oxford are looking for people living with a permanent stoma to take part in a study looking at their sexual well-being concerns after stoma.
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.
Signposting you to 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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