Ulcerative Colitis Research Studies

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine.

Principle Investigator:  Matthew Bohm, DO

Duration:  All bio-specimen collections and chart reviews will continue until 2026

Patient Population: Any patient with either Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis

Study Intervention:  Medical chart reviews and biological specimen collection.

Interested in this study? Please contact the coordinator below:

Bianca Burrell

burrellb@iu.edu

(317) 278-0609

Enrolling: Yes

Principle Investigator:  Monika Fischer, MD

Duration:  12 months

Patient Population: Any patient with Ulcerative Colitis starting Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) for the first time as part of their standard treatment for UC.

Study Intervention:  Medical chart review and e-mail patient questionnaires (Enrollment and participation is done via phone.)

Interested in this study? Please contact the coordinator below:

Neeley Dukles

ndukles@iu.edu

(317) 278-9238

Enrolling: Yes

Principle Investigator: Sashidhar Sagi, MD

Duration: Indefinate or upon withdraw

Patient Population:Any patient with either Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis

Study Procedures: Patient surveys before every office visit & medical chart reviews

Interested in this study? Please contact the coordinator below:

Neeley Dukles

ndukles@iu.edu

(317) 278-9238