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  • COVID-19 risk anonymous survey on patients with and without IBD
  • Randomized, placebo-controlled study for IBS
  • Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for food cravings
  • Corrona inflammatory bowel disease registry
  • IBD influences the diet and the diet influences IBD
  • Nutrition counseling for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Clinical trial of novel diet for Crohn's disease

Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, director of clinical research for the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, in partnership with the Center for Human Nutrition, is conducting a trial of a UCLA-designed diet for Crohn’s disease.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Have Crohn’s disease with mild to moderate symptoms
  • Between the ages of 18 to 75 years

Some details:

  • Participation will last 9 weeks with 4 clinic visits and 2 video visits
  • The first visit is a screening visit to ensure eligibility
  • Visits include blood tests, stool tests, dietary surveys and dietary counseling
  • You will be randomized into one of two different diets

Compensation:

  • You will be paid up to $150 for your participation

For more information: 855-IBD-UCLA / 855-423-8252 or IBDlab@mednet.ucla.edu

Study of dietary composition in Crohn's disease, IRB#20-001120 UCLA IRB Approval Date: 7/10/20 to 6/24/21, Committee: Medical IRB 3, PI: Li


COVID-19 risk anonymous survey on patients with and without IBD

Berkeley Limketkai, MD, PhD, director of clinical research for the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, is conducting a study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with IBD in comparing them to individuals without IBD.

You may be eligible if you:

  • IBD and non-IBD patients
  • 18 years or older

Survey will measure:

  • Risk perception
  • Social behaviors
  • Medical decision-making
  • Quality of life

Please help us in learning more about how COVID-19 may have impacted you. Click here to take anonymous survey

Infection risk perception among patients with inflammatory bowel diseases - IRB#20-001078 6/22/20 - no expiration - SGIRB


Randomized, placebo-controlled study for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Lin Chang, MD, co-director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, is conducting a clinical trial to test the effects of an investigational drug, olorinab, for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study is sponsored by Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

This study will look at the following:

  • Whether olorinab works to improve abdominal pain symptoms in IBS
  • The safety and tolerability of olorinab
  • How olorinab is absorbed, processed, and eliminated (removed) by the body

Participants must be*:

  • 18-70 years of age
  • Have IBS with constipation or IBS with diarrhea
  • You have no history of having a colonic or major abdominal surgery

Participation consists of :

  • 18 to 22-week long study, and will attend approximately 9 study visits at UCLA.
    • Visits may include a physical exam, blood and urine collection, electrocardiogram (ECG) testing, and completion of questionnaires
  • Take the investigational drug orally, 3 times a day
  • Complete a daily, online eDiary

Compensation:

  • Participants will receive compensation for the completion of the study

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact Eileen Liu at 310-206-1758 or eileenliu@mednet.ucla.edu

*For a complete list of the eligibility criteria, please contact Eileen Liu.

Protocol ID: IRB#19-000959 UCLA IRB Approval Date: 1/27/2020 Through: 12/11/2020 Committee: Medical IRB 3


Looking for a non-drug alternative to reduce your IBS-related pain?

IB-Stim is a non-invasive device that works by sending subtle electrical impulses into cranial nerve branches in the ear. This stimulation then targets brain regions involved in processing pain. The IB-Stim has already been FDA approved for treating functional abdominal pain associated with IBS in children but not FDA approved in adults.

Participants must be:

  • 18-60 years of age
  • Diagnosed with IBS
  • Not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have no significant neurological or psychological medical history

Participation consists of :

  • 4 visits over 1 month plus follow-up online questionnaires
  • Each visit: New IB-STIM device placement
  • Device work 5 days a week for 4 weeks

Compensation:

  • Earn up to $175 for completing all visits
  • Free parking

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact Eileen Liu at 310-206-1758 or eileenliu@mednet.ucla.edu

This study is conducted by Lin Chang, MD, co-director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience.

Protocol ID: IRB#19-001796 UCLA IRB Approval Date: 5/7/2020 Through: 12/11/2020 Committee: Medical IRB 3


Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for food cravings

Dr. Arpana Gupta, G. Oppeneheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience (CNSR), is conducting a study to test the effectiveness of a focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for food cravings.

Participants must be:

  • 18-50
  • Overweight or obese

Participation consists of :

  • 5 visits over a period of 8 months
  • 2 MRIs of the brain
  • 3 blood draws and 4 stool samples
  • Monthly online questionnaires
  • Wearing a smartwatch to monitor food cravings

Compensation:

  • Earn up to $590
  • Free picture of your brain
  • Free parking

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact Jean Stains, RN, at 310-206-1758

Protocol ID: IRB# 16-000281 - UCLA IRB Approved - Committee: Medical IRB 3 - Approval Date 12/6/2019 Expiration Date 8/7/2020


Dietary patterns in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases research

Dr. Berkeley Limketkai, director of clinical research for the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, is conducting a research study to better understand the relationship between the diet and IBD and to help guide us on where to focus the next steps of research to provide better dietary recommendations and improve the care of IBD.

Participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease

Participation involves:

  • A 20-minute questionnaire during your clinic visit
  • Electronic diet questionnaire to be done in the convenience of your own home
  • Follow-up questionnaire may be requested at your next clinic visits

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact Miriam Dvorsky at 310-206-3778 or mdvorsky@mednet.ucla.edu

UCLA IRB Approved IRB# 19-001299 Committee: Medical IRB 1 Approved / Expiration Date 6/15/2021


Corrona inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) registry

The purpose of this registry study is to learn more about IBD, how doctors treat IBD, how well medications and other treatments work, the safety of those treatments, and to improve the care and outcomes of people with IBD. Approximately 1,000 men and women ages 18 years and older with a diagnosis of IBD in the U.S. are expected to participate in the first year with no defined upper limit on total enrollment after year one. Non-interventional Corrona Registry research programs are coordinated efforts to collect information directly from physicians and patients with IBD. Findings from Corrona Registries will help providers improve the treatment options for these health conditions.

Participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with one of the following: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis

Compensation:

  • Participants will be compensated $25.00 in the form of an American Express gift card for each registry visit they complete

This study is conducted by Dr. Jenny Sauk with the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. For further details please call Miriam Dvorsky at 310-206-3778 or mdvorsky@mednet.ucla.edu

UCLA IRB Approved IRB# 17-001324 Approval Date: 3/30/2020 through 3/29/2021


Nutrition counseling for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Do you suffer from abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea? Have you ever been told you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If so, and you are 18 years or older, you may qualify to participate in a UCLA research study that involves free nutrition sessions with a skilled IBS-specializing dietitian.

If so, we invite you to participate in brain imaging research at the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience. 

To participate, you must be:

  1. 18 years of age
  2. Have never met with Nancee Jaffe, MS, RDN or Janelle Smith, MS, RDN or tried the low-FODMAP diet before
  3. For any medications currently taking - dosing has not changed in past 30 days
  4. Have no history of prior digestive surgery excluding appendectomy, or prior organic digestive illness diagnosed by your doctor
  5. Have not taken antibiotics in the past 2 months
  6. Do not have a current diagnosed eating disorder within the past 6 months
  7. Have not had a cholecystectomy within the last 6 months

This study is conducted by Lin Chang, MD, co-director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience.

If interested, please contact Eileen Liu at 310-506-1656 or eileenliu@mednet.ucla.edu

Protocol ID: IRB #10-000934 UCLA IRB Approval Date: 6/9/2020 through 5/12/2021 Committee: Medical IRB 1


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