Digestive Health research studies are looking for volunteers in Florida, with study locations in Miami.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis flare, settle and flare again. Digestive health research follows that rhythm, and the most common worry, having to stop a medicine that is finally working, is answered before anyone agrees to anything.
Living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis means planning life around flares. Research in this area follows that pattern closely: how often flares come, how long they last, what the gut does in between, and how medicines that work differently from the ones already available compare with usual care.
Taking part usually means office visits that last a few hours: a conversation about symptoms since the last visit, routine lab work, and a review of a short symptom diary. Programs differ in how they fit with a person's current gastroenterologist and medicines, and the clinical team lays that out on the first call, before a decision.
A review board of doctors, scientists and community members approves every digestive health program before it starts. Register your interest and the clinical team will call to talk through what is being followed nearby.
What members say
The BonfireFrequently asked questions
Will I have to stop a medicine that is keeping my Crohn's or colitis quiet?
That depends on the program, and the clinical team says so plainly on the first call. Nobody changes anything before that conversation, and the person's gastroenterologist stays involved.
What do digestive health teams track between visits?
A short diary of symptoms, bathroom patterns and flares, so the team can see the rhythm of the condition rather than one day. Routine lab work adds the picture inside the body.
Can I keep my own gastroenterologist?
Yes. Programs are set up alongside a person's usual care, and the clinical team explains how the two fit together before anything begins.
How long is a digestive health research visit?
Usually a few hours in an office, with the conversation first and routine lab work after. The clinical team gives the schedule in advance so a person can plan around work.
What if a flare starts in the middle of a program?
The clinical team expects flares and has a plan agreed in advance for that moment. A person can reach them between visits.
Is there compensation for taking part?
Compensation may be available for your time and inconvenience.
