This study will collect longitudinal biological samples and survey data to identify the triggers of IBD flares.
This is a longitudinal observational study whose goals are to identify: Microbial and human molecular triggers of IBD relapses, Microbial and human molecular pathways strongly associated with flares that could be targeted with nutrition with a therapeutic potential, Biomarkers of IBD for Dx purposes, Identify microbial functions associated with release of BH4.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
LABOX, Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
RECRUITINGStool microbial KEGG orthologs (KOs) associated with IBD
Metatranscriptomic tests will be used to quantify microbial KOs in stool samples. At the end of the study, we will use machine learning to identify KOs whose expression is associated with IBD.
Time frame: For 12 months from enrollment
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