If digestive health matters to you, research teams are looking at medicines that work differently from the ones already available, alongside standard care.
Visits take place in an office and usually last a few hours: a conversation about how things have been going, health questions and sometimes routine lab work.
You keep your regular doctor, and a review board of doctors, scientists and community members oversees digestive health research.
Register through the short form to get a call from a research center near you. Registering interest comes with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of treatment approaches are being studied in digestive health research right now?
Teams are exploring medicines that work differently from the ones already available, tested alongside the standard care people are already getting. Research programs vary—each team studies different approaches. A research center will explain what approach each program is looking at and how it fits with your current care.
What does a typical visit look like if I joined a digestive health research program?
A research visit usually starts with a conversation with the team about how you are feeling and any changes since your last visit. You answer questions about your health and any symptoms. The team may do routine lab work to track how your body is responding. Most visits take a few hours, and you meet with the research team in an office setting.
How often do research teams check in with people in digestive health programs?
Check-in schedules vary depending on what each program is studying. Some programs have visits every few weeks, others monthly or less often. The research team explains the schedule when they call you after you register, so you know what to expect before you decide to take part.
Can I keep seeing my regular doctor while I'm part of a digestive health research program?
Yes. Research programs in this area are designed to work alongside the care you already receive from your regular doctor. The research team coordinates with your doctor so everyone is aware of what is happening. You continue your standard care while the program tracks how things are going.
How do researchers decide if someone is a good fit for a digestive health program?
Anyone interested in digestive health research can register. Each program has its own requirements based on what the researchers are studying. When a research team calls you, they go through those requirements with you and answer your questions before anything begins. There is no commitment until you understand what is involved.
Who makes sure that digestive health research is done fairly and keeps people safe?
All clinical research in the United States is overseen by institutional review boards—groups of doctors, scientists, and community members who review studies before they start and while they are running. They make sure research is designed fairly, that the benefits and risks are reasonable, and that people's rights and safety are protected throughout.
What happens to my information when I register interest in digestive health research?
When you register, your information is used to match you with programs near you that might be looking for people interested in this area. A research center will call you to discuss what programs are open. Your information is kept confidential and used only to help connect you with research opportunities.
What happens after I register my interest?
A research center near you will call to talk through what programs are currently open and what each one involves. They answer your questions and explain what taking part would look like. You decide whether to move forward—there is no obligation just from registering interest.
Is there compensation for taking part?
Compensation may be available for your time and inconvenience.
