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Naturopathic Approaches to Ulcerative Colitis

Prospective Observational Study Of Naturopathic Approaches To IBS

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 12 weeks
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "In this study, adults with UC who are already receiving care from a naturopathic doctor will be followed for 12 weeks."
  • "Participants will complete a questionnaire that measures UC symptoms at the start of the study and again after 12 weeks."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study follows adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), a long-term illness that causes swelling in the large intestine, who already get care from a naturopathic doctor. It looks at symptom changes over 12 weeks, treatments used, and side effects. The study does not change usual care or use a comparison group.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the large intestine. People with UC often have symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. These symptoms can come and go over time and can have a major impact on daily life. Although there are many medical treatments available, some patients do not respond well, experience side effects, or prefer to avoid long-term use of medications that affect the immune system. Because of this, many people with UC seek care from naturopathic doctors. This study aims to better understand how naturopathic care is used to treat UC and whether patients experience changes in their symptoms over time. In this study, adults with UC who are already receiving care from a naturopathic doctor will be followed for 12 weeks. The treatments will not be standardized; instead, each naturopathic doctor will provide individualized care based on their usual practice. Participants will complete a questionnaire that measures UC symptoms at the start of the study and again after 12 weeks. The study will compare symptom scores before and after treatment. Researchers will also collect information about the types of treatments used and any side effects or adverse events. This is an observational study, meaning there is no comparison group and no changes are made to participants' usual care. The goal is to gather early information about naturopathic care for UC and to help guide future, more rigorous studies.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Have active UC, with a score above 4 on the P-SCCAI symptom scale.

Who can't join

  • Unable to read and write in English.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \*Adults (≥18 years of age) who have active UC (P-SCCAI \>4) Exclusion Criteria: \*Inability to read and write in English.

Study sites (1)

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