Crohn's Disease research studies are looking for volunteers in Florida, with study locations in Miami.
Crohn's disease flares, settles and flares again, and the first worry is usually having to stop a medicine that finally works. Research in this area follows that rhythm over months, and that question is answered before anyone agrees to anything.
Living with Crohn's disease means planning life around flares: belly pain, tiredness and bathroom trips that are hard to predict. Research in this area follows how often flares come, how long they last and what the gut does in between, and studies medicines that work differently from the ones already available.
Taking part usually means office visits that last a few hours: a conversation about symptoms since the last visit, routine lab work and a review of a short symptom diary. Programs differ in how they fit with a person's current gastroenterologist and medicines, and the clinical team lays that out on the first call, before a decision. Some programs also accept teens aged 16 and 17 with a parent's permission.
A review board of doctors, scientists and community members approves every Crohn's program before it starts. Register your interest and the clinical team will call to talk through what is open nearby.
What members say
The BonfireCrohn's Disease clinical trials by town
Frequently asked questions
Will I have to stop a medicine that is keeping my Crohn's quiet?
That depends on the program, and the clinical team says so plainly on the first call. Nobody changes anything before that conversation, and the person's gastroenterologist stays involved.
What do Crohn's research teams track between visits?
A short diary of symptoms, bathroom patterns and flares, so the team can see the rhythm of the disease rather than one day. Routine lab work adds the picture inside the body.
Can I keep my own gastroenterologist?
Yes. Programs are set up alongside a person's usual care, and the clinical team explains how the two fit together before anything begins.
Can a teenager with Crohn's take part?
Some programs in this area accept teens aged 16 and 17. Parent or guardian permission is required for anyone under 18, and the clinical team talks with the family before anything is decided.
What if a flare starts in the middle of a program?
The clinical team expects flares and has a plan agreed in advance for that moment. A person can reach them between visits.
Is there compensation for taking part?
Compensation may be available for your time and inconvenience.
