Crohn's Disease and Colitis Trial, Not Yet Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You have been formally diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC)
• You are between 18 and 65 years old (any gender)
• Your UC is currently mild to moderate in severity, based on a standard scoring tool used by doctors
• You are willing to attend 12 treatment sessions spread across three courses of a needle-embedding therapy
• You are willing to have two colonoscopies — one before and one after treatment
• You have completed all the required health assessments at the start of the study
• You are able to understand the study and are happy to sign a consent form voluntarily

Who may not be able to join:

• You have, or are suspected to have, another type of bowel disease such as Crohn's disease
• Your UC is currently in remission or is classified as severe (based on the doctor's scoring tool)
• You have serious bowel complications or have had major stomach or bowel surgery in the last 6 months (confirm with trial site)
• You are not willing to have a colonoscopy
• You have a serious or unstable long-term health condition affecting your heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys
• You have or have had a cancer diagnosis, including bowel cancer
• You have previously received the specific needle-embedding therapy used in this trial
• You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have a diagnosed mental illness
• You have a blood clotting disorder, or skin problems at the areas where needles would be placed (such as infections, ulcers, or scars)
• You have a strong fear of needles or do not wish to receive acupuncture-style treatment
• There is any other reason the trial team believes you may not be suitable or able to follow the study requirements (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.