Report of a New Method Used to Identify the Bacteria Present in a Human Colon Biopsy Sample

Retrospective Study Protocol: Report of a New Method Used to Identify the Bacteria Present in a Human Colon Biopsy

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00882752

Enrollment

Registered

2009-04-16

Start date

2008-01-31

Completion date

2009-11-30

Last updated

2011-09-07

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Conditions

Molecular Analysis

Keywords

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Brief summary

The method used for the biopsy analysis may be able to provide important insights into the complex microbial communities found in the human colon or in complex human infections. Therefore, this methodology may prove useful to other researchers or physicians.

Detailed description

The method used to identify the microbes in the sample was chosen because it had the potential to provide more exhaustive identification of the bacteria present in the sample as compared to culturing methodology. The molecular method worked well, so it is appropriate to share the method with the medical and scientific communities.

Interventions

PROCEDUREmolecular analysis

bowel disease

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis * Age \>= 18 years old * Female

Exclusion criteria

Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The method used for the biopsy analysis may be able to provide important insights into the complex microbial communities found in the human colon or in complex human infections.	1 year

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026