Imaging the Duodenum Using an Optical Frequency Domain Imaging OFDI Capsule
Celiac DiseaseHealthyThe study is being done to assess the tolerability and feasibility of a tethered OFDI capsule to image the duodenum. A total of 24 subjects will be asked to swallow the tethered capsule, while they are awake and unsedated and ask for their feedback. Images will be taken using the OFDI system while the capsule travels from the esophagus into the stomach and into the duodenum.
Coeliac Disease in Spain: Determination of Disease Prevalence and Risk Factors
Celiac DiseasePrevious studies have showed that Coeliac Disease (CD) prevalence is significantly higher in children compared with adults. The largest epidemiologic study carried out in Spain to date (n=4230) reported a higher CD prevalence in children (1:71) than in adults (1:357) during 2004-2007. To study whether this difference was due to environmental factors influencing infancy or the development of gluten tolerance with age, a natural history study in pediatric age was initiated in 2013. Unexpectedly, the prevalence in children of 1-2 years of age was lower (1:135) than the previously reported in 2004-2007 for that age group (1:25). During follow-up, 1/3 of the asymptomatic cases showed reversion of the intestinal lesion and/or negativization of CD serological markers while continuing on a gluten-containing diet. Therefore, the development of gluten tolerance seems to have a major effect in age-related differences in CD prevalence. However, gluten tolerance phenomenon does not explain the differences found between the 2013-2019 and the 2004-2007 cohorts, suggesting that environmental factors may contribute as well. Apart from genetic factors, several environmental factors are believed to influence disease appearance, such as the time that gluten is introduced to the diet, viral infections, type of birth, antibiotic treatments, etc. Therefore, development of tolerance and environmental factors seem to equally play an important role in age-related differences in CD prevalence. However, more data is needed in order to know how environmental factors influence disease prevalence in Spain. Also, the previous studies carried in Spain were performed in specific geographical areas: Asturias, Basque Country and Catalonia using slightly different methodology and focused on different age groups, thus making results comparison and global extrapolation challenging. In this study, the investigators aim to determine global CD prevalence in Spain during 2020-2021 and: 1) compare it with the results obtained in previous studies; and 2) identify whether there are any differences associated with age, environmental factors and/or geographical area. For this purpose: a) participants are recruited based on the reference population regarding age and gender; b) recruitment is done in 5 different geographical areas in Spain: Andalusia, Asturias, Basque Country, Catalonia and Madrid; c) relevant clinical, social and environmental data is collected and d) serologic screening (anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) - Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies detection in blood serum) with histological confirmation (small-intestinal biopsy) is used to detect CD cases and determine disease prevalence.
Effect of Intravenous Iron Supplementation on Celiac Disease Remission (IRONCEL)
Celiac DiseaseThe study aims is to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous iron supplementation on celiac disease remission (total intestinal mucosal recovery). This randomized multicenter trial compare the administration of intravenous iron by infusion (Ferinject©: 15 mg/kg in NaCl solution in 30 min) and oral iron in combination; to patients receive only oral iron as standard care. The first benefit with IV Iron supplementation is to correct iron deficiency more rapidly than oral iron alone because of trouble of absorption in case of intestinal villous atrophy.
T Cell Receptor (TCR) Sequencing and Transcriptional Profiling in Adult Celiac Disease Patients...
Celiac DiseaseThe primary objectives are: Characterize the T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire in duodenal biopsy samples of participants pre- and post-challenge. Compare for each patient the TCR repertoire of duodenal biopsy samples with the peripheral blood TCR repertoire of each study participant Characterize the transcriptome of duodenal biopsy samples and blood from study participants pre- and post-challenge The secondary objectives are: Ex vivo identification and validation of DQ-restricted gliadin specific TCRs. Characterize the gluten-challenge induced changes in small intestine histology using standard for Celiac Disease (CeD) histological assessments
No-biopsy Approach in Celiac Disease: Cut-off Points for IgA Anti-tissue Transglutaminase Assays...
Celiac DiseaseThe main objective of this multicenter and observational study is to define the optimal threshold of different commercially available IgA anti-transglutaminase (tTG-IgA) antibody assays for celiac disease diagnosis (CD) avoiding the need for an intestinal biopsy. The main questions to be answered are: Is the anti-tTG-IgA titer cut-off above 10 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) useful in all anti-tTG IgA assays? Is the diagnostic performance of the newly defined cut-offs of anti-tTG-IgA the same in all the evaluated assays? Is the dynamic of the anti-tTG-IgA levels after the introduction of the gluten-free diet (GFD) similar across the different assays included in the study? This is a prospective multicenter study that will enroll pediatric and adult patients with new-onset CD during the years 2023 and 2024. Serum from these patients will be collected for the determination of anti-tTG-IgA according to the local methodology (participating hospital) and by the anti-tTG IgA assays most commonly used in our country, which will be centralized in the same reference center (Hospital Universitario La Paz).
Gluten Technology and Education for Celiac Health
Celiac DiseaseThe investigators propose to plan for a multi-center randomized controlled trial (M-RCT) to test the effectiveness of novel gluten detection technologies as an adjunct to telemedicine to manage celiac disease in newly diagnosed adults. If successful, the proposed intervention will improve mucosal recovery, promote a shift in current practice of celiac disease management toward long-term monitoring, and represent a significant step toward reducing the severe physical and psychological consequences of celiac disease.
Systems Biology of Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases
Ulcerative ColitisCrohn Disease20 moreThis is a longitudinal observational study on patients with gastrointestinal and related disease. The study will be conducted for at least 10 years, following each participant over time, as they either go through relapses and remissions, or progression of their disease.
General Population Level Estimation for Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Children During Routine Care Delivery...
Type 1 DiabetesCeliac DiseaseIn partnership with Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Sanford PLEDGE Study is a large-scale, observational, feasibility study of general population screening for T1D and celiac autoantibodies. Screening is incorporated into routine health care visits within an integrated health system.
A Study of Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of KAN-101 in People With Celiac Disease
Celiac DiseaseCoeliac DiseaseThe study goal is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of KAN-101 in participants with Celiac Disease (CeD)
Dose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of TAK-101 for Prevention of Gluten-Specific T Cell...
Celiac DiseaseThe main aim of the study is to assess if TAK-101 can reduce gluten related symptoms and immune activation in adult participants with celiac disease (CeD) on a gluten-free diet (GFD). Participants will receive TAK-101 and/or placebo through the vein on Day 1 and Day 8. All participants will receive active treatment at Week 24.