Celiac is seriously exhausting restrictive time-consuming frustrating isolating .
Celiac is seriously exhausting restrictive time-consuming frustrating isolating .
Maybe one day it won’t have to be.
Clinical research studies for those with celiac disease
The ILLUMINATE Studies are looking to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of investigational medications for celiac disease.
You may be able to take part in the ILLUMINATE-101 Study if you:
- Are between 18 and 75 years old
- Have biopsy-confirmed celiac disease that is generally well controlled
- Have been on a gluten-free diet for at least 6 months
- DON’T have another inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder (such as Crohn’s disease)
You may be able to take part in the ILLUMINATE-062 Study if you:
- Are 12 years old or older
- Have biopsy-confirmed celiac disease
- Have been on a gluten-free diet for at least 12 months but are having ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms related to celiac disease
- DON’T have another inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder (such as Crohn’s disease)
Other eligibility criteria will apply.
*Participants aged 12-17 may be included later in the study depending on findings from the first part of the study.
Study-related care will be provided at no cost and a travel stipend may be provided.
About Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder in which gluten can cause diverse symptoms and damage to the small intestine.
- Around 1 in 100 people have celiac disease
- Those with a first-degree relative with celiac disease have up to a 1 in 10 chance of developing it themselves
- It can develop at any age, and affects both men and women
- Celiac disease has many different symptoms and affects people differently, making it difficult to diagnose
- Untreated celiac disease can lead to serious complications
Sources:
beyondceliac.org