Celiac Disease

This study will investigate whether regular consumption of kefir can reduce gastrointestinal symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with celiac disease who follow a strict gluten-free diet. The study will use a randomized cross-over design in which participants will consume kefir during one study period and continue their usual diet without kefir during another period.

The main aim is to see how DONQ52 works to improve small intestinal damage and reduce celiac-related symptoms due to gluten exposure, in participants with celiac disease (CeD) attempting to maintain a gluten-free diet (GFD) in treated participants versus placebo controls.

Hypothesizing an intestinal barrier impairment as a common pathophysiological substrate of both Non Celiac Wheat Sensitivity (NCWS) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MAFLD), in a retrospective cohort study (data not yet published), demographic, clinical, laboratory and histology data of NCWS patients at the time of diagnosis, were analyzed and compared to control subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Functional Dyspepsia (IBS/FD) and freshly diagnosed Celiac Disease (CeD). NCWS diagnosis was performed by a double-blind placebo-controlled wheat challenge. Steatosis was confirmed by ultrasound examination. Our retrospective data showed that the frequency of liver of steatosis was lower in NCWS than in IBS patients. In addition, it seems that pre-diagnosis avoidance of wheat in NCWS correlates with protection from steatosis. A subset of NCWS patients, recently exposed to wheat, with clinical features suggesting increased IP, seems to be predisposed to liver steatosis and fibrosis. To validate the results of the retrospective study, the researchers planned the present prospective study, to analyze the prevalence of liver steatosis and fibrosis, evaluated by ultrasound (US) examination, FibroScan analysis \[CAP (Controlled Attenuation Parameter) and LSM (Liver Stiffness Measurement) values\], FIB-4 (Fibrosis-4) index, and NFS \[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Fibrosis Score\], in patients with NCWS at the time of diagnosis, comparing them with two control populations of newly diagnosed IBS/FD and CeD patients.

Celiac disease is a chronic immune-mediated disorder that requires lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. Despite dietary treatment, children with celiac disease may experience nutritional inadequacies, unhealthy eating behaviors, reduced physical activity, and impaired quality of life. This randomized, single-blind, controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program combined with physical activity education on anthropometric measurements, eating behavior, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in children aged 8-12 years with celiac disease. Fifty-four participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) nutrition and physical activity education, (2) physical activity education only, or (3) no education (control). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after a 6-week follow-up using validated questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, body composition analysis, and physical performance tests. The findings are expected to provide evidence for multidisciplinary educational interventions to improve the health and well-being of children with celiac disease.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety of a single dose of HB-2121 in adults with suspected celiac disease. It will also look at how the drug affects the small intestine. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What side effects do participants have after receiving HB-2121? * How does the drug interact with the small intestine in people with suspected celiac disease? Researchers will follow participants for 30 days after receiving HB-2121 to understand how the drug behaves in the body and how safe it is. Participants will: * Receive one oral dose of HB-2121 four hours before their standard-of-care esophagogastroduodenoscopy * Attend 4 in-person clinic visits for checkups, lab tests, and monitoring * Complete 2 remote visits that include safety lab assessments * Fill out a short daily questionnaire for 7 days about symptoms and health status

The purpose of this clinical study is to learn more about celiac disease pathogenesis and clinical symptoms. In particular, this study will examine the interactions between biological factors such as, intestinal epithelial cells, microbiota, immune system, genetics, and gluten and their effect on celiac disease clinical symptoms, and severity of tissue destruction and its ability to heal in individuals with celiac disease. Information collected in the study will help researchers to generate better resources to advance celiac disease patient care.

The goal of this observational study is to learn about an adult's chance of having celiac disease based on blood testing and symptoms. The main question it aims to answer is: Can a blood test and symptom information separate patients into 3 groups of low, intermediate, and high risk for celiac disease? Participants already being evaluated for celiac disease as part of regular medical care will answer online survey questions about symptoms and have laboratory data collected from charts. The investigators hypothesize that a clinical prediction model integrating clinical data with TTG-IgA antibody levels can accurately identify patients with celiac disease offering a personalized approach. The investigators anticipate this prediction model would classify patients into 3 risk groups for celiac disease: 1) Low likelihood (no further testing required), 2) Intermediate likelihood (biopsy required for confirmation), and 3) High likelihood (biopsy can be avoided based on the model's accuracy) thereby reserving endoscopy and biopsies for cases of intermediate probability to improve diagnosis, reduce invasive testing, increase patient focus, and decrease costs.

GLU001 is a first-in-human clinical trial to assess the safety and tolerability of VTP-1000 for adults with celiac disease. This trial will assess VTP-1000 at various dose levels compared to placebo in a single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) format. Participants will be followed for a short period of time to assess the impact of VTP-1000 on their immune system (Adverse events, reactions in the blood, and physical exam differences). Participants enrolled in the MAD portion of the trial will undergo a gluten challenge to assess the impact exposure to gluten has on participants after administration of VTP-1000.

The investigators propose to plan for a multi-center randomized controlled trial (M-RCT) to test the effectiveness of novel gluten detection technologies as an adjunct to telemedicine to manage celiac disease in newly diagnosed adults. If successful, the proposed intervention will improve mucosal recovery, promote a shift in current practice of celiac disease management toward long-term monitoring, and represent a significant step toward reducing the severe physical and psychological consequences of celiac disease.

Over 50% of non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) patients are HLA DQ2/DQ8 positive and often have a Celiac Disease (CD) family history. Studies have identified a subgroup of NCWS patients whose clinical and immunological features are closer to CD than to irritable bowel syndrome/functional dyspepsia (IBS/FD) ('inflammatory subgroup'). The investigators hypothesized that among CD patient's relatives, there might be a high number of NCWS subjects, who hypothetically belong to the 'inflammatory subgroup'. Therefore, the aim of this multi-step project is to identify the prevalence of both self-reported NCWS and IBS/FD not related to wheat ingestion among CD patient's relatives (parents, grandparents, siblings and sons).

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if omega-3 fatty acid supplements (n-3 PUFAs) can help reduce inflammation and promote intestinal healing in adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease (CD). Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder where eating gluten-a protein found in wheat-triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. This damage causes inflammation and symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and nutrient absorption problems. The only current treatment is a strict gluten-free diet (GFD), which can help most people recover, but some continue to have inflammation and symptoms. This study will test whether supplementing with 2.4 grams of n-3 PUFAs daily for three months, alongside starting a gluten-free diet, reduces inflammation in the blood and intestine more effectively than the gluten-free diet alone. Participants will: Be adults recently diagnosed with celiac disease who have not yet started a gluten-free diet Be randomly assigned to one of two groups: One group will receive omega-3 supplements containing 2,400 mg of n-3 PUFAs daily (2,000 mg DHA and 400 mg EPA) The other group will receive a placebo (a pill with no active ingredients that looks like the supplement) Take the assigned supplement every day for 3 months while following a supervised gluten-free diet Visit the clinic regularly for checkups, blood tests, and monitoring of symptoms and diet adherence Provide blood and stool samples before and after the intervention to measure inflammation and changes in gut bacteria A subgroup of participants will undergo small intestinal biopsies to assess local inflammation and healing The study aims to answer these main questions: Does omega-3 supplementation change the fatty acid composition in blood cells? Does it reduce markers of inflammation in the blood and small intestine? Does it improve the diversity and health of gut bacteria in the intestine? Does it help the small intestine heal faster compared to diet alone? Researchers will measure inflammation by analyzing immune signaling pathways, oxidative stress markers, and antioxidant activity in blood cells. They will also study the composition of the gut microbiota and its metabolites. These detailed measurements will help understand how omega-3 fatty acids may influence the immune response and gut health in celiac disease. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. This means participants and researchers will not know who receives the supplement or placebo during the study period, reducing bias and improving the reliability of the results. This study is important because it could offer a simple, additional treatment to improve recovery in celiac disease beyond the gluten-free diet. If omega-3 supplements are shown to reduce inflammation and support healing, they could become a valuable part of managing this chronic condition. Participation is voluntary, and participants can leave the study at any time without affecting their medical care. All participants will be closely monitored to ensure safety throughout the study.

This prospective cohort study aims to establish reliable histological reference values for normal small-bowel mucosa, improve histological diagnostic quality in celiac disease, and develop an advanced molecular profile for disease diagnosis and treatment response evaluation. The study will collect duodenal biopsies from three groups: healthy controls undergoing clinically indicated gastroscopy, patients referred for primary celiac disease diagnostics, and patients with small-bowel mucosal injury unresponsive to a gluten-free diet. Patients will undergo routine clinical assessment via standard pathology review of diagnostic biopsies. Biopsies will be analyzed using digital morphometry, AI-based image analysis, RNA sequencing (transcriptomics), and intestinal organoid cultures.

This study investigates how the immune system of children with celiac disease responds to controlled, small amounts of gluten. Children on a strict gluten-free diet are randomly assigned to receive either placebo, 50 mg of gluten, or 5 g of gluten once daily for three days, simulating real-life accidental exposure or dietary transgression. Blood samples are collected on Day 1 (before gluten intake) and Day 8 (five days after the last dose). Stool and urine samples are also collected for complementary analyses. Using single-cell ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing, T-cell receptor sequencing, microRNA profiling, and exploratory metabolomics, the study aims to characterize changes in immune cell populations and gene expression after gluten exposure. The objective is to determine whether even very small amounts of gluten induce measurable systemic immune responses and whether these responses differ according to the dose administered. Understanding these mechanisms may support the development of new biomarkers and improve clinical management of pediatric celiac disease.

This single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based treatment using hydroxyapatite-based oral care products in adult patients with celiac disease who exhibit enamel demineralization and dentin hypersensitivity. Forty patients will be enrolled and randomly allocated into two parallel groups. The control group will perform home oral hygiene using only a hydroxyapatite-based toothpaste (Biorepair® Total Protection) twice daily. The trial group will follow the same regimen with the toothpaste, but will also apply a hydroxyapatite mousse (Biorepair® Plus Intensive Enamel Repair) once every evening before bedtime throughout the study period. The primary objective is to assess the reduction in dentin hypersensitivity using the Schiff Air Index. Secondary outcomes include changes in plaque accumulation (Plaque Index), gingival bleeding (Bleeding on Probing), pain perception (Visual Analogue Scale), and caries experience (DMFT and DMFS indices). Enamel demineralization will be analyzed through near-infrared transillumination (DIAGNOcam), laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent), and digital image analysis (ImageJ software). All clinical parameters will be evaluated at baseline and after 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. The study seeks to determine whether the addition of a remineralizing mousse to daily oral care provides superior benefits in reducing sensitivity and improving enamel integrity in patients with celiac disease.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the immune response to gluten in patients with celiac disease (CeD) by comparing different forms of gluten administration. The participant population includes adults diagnosed with CeD, who are adhering to a gluten-free diet (GFD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does liquid gluten administration elicit a higher IL-2 cytokine response compared to solid gluten administration? * What is the relationship between serum IL-2 levels and gluten peptide serum concentrations following gluten challenges? Researchers will compare the responses of two groups: participants receiving liquid gluten (shake) to those receiving solid gluten (cookie) to determine if there is a significant difference in the IL-2 response rates between the two forms. Participants will be asked to: * Undergo two gluten challenges (liquid and solid) in a randomized order with at least 4 weeks apart. * Provide blood samples before and after each challenge to measure serum IL-2 levels and gluten peptide concentrations over a period of 6 hours. * Report any symptoms experienced following each gluten challenge.

Celiac disease (CD) is a complex disease caused by eating gluten, a protein contained in wheat, rye, and barley. It is well known that many factors contribute to the development of CD, including the genes that you have and the foods that you eat. In the CDGEMM study, we will consider as many of these factors as possible and study how they each contribute to disease development. If the investigators find that any one factor, or combination of factors, increases the risk of developing CD, we will be able to apply this information and help prevent or detect disease in high-risk children in the future.

A study to discover if ZED1227 can improve continued celiac disease symptoms despite a gluten-free diet

This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between small bowel ultrasound findings and tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibody blood levels in assessing celiac disease activity. The traditional gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring celiac disease involves an invasive duodenal biopsy. Researchers want to determine if combining a painless, non-invasive small bowel ultrasound with tTG antibody blood tests can accurately predict disease severity and monitor a patient's response to a gluten-free diet. The study will enroll 140 participants aged 2 years and older, including newly diagnosed patients, patients currently on a gluten-free diet, and a control group. All participants will undergo a clinical assessment, blood tests for tTG antibodies, and a high-resolution small bowel ultrasound. Newly diagnosed patients will also undergo an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy to confirm their diagnosis. Researchers will score the ultrasound severity based on factors like bowel wall thickness and compare it to the antibody levels. A cohort of patients will be monitored over time with serial assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.

Patients participating to this study will provide images and videos of capsule endoscopy to train, tune and evaluate technological bricks of artificial intelligence solutions, in order to improve diagnostic performances of the procedure, while reducing reading time by physicians.

In partnership with Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Sanford PLEDGE Study is a large-scale, observational, feasibility study of general population screening for T1D and celiac autoantibodies. Screening is incorporated into routine health care visits within an integrated health system.

Coeliac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy leading to small intestinal mucosal atrophy. Diagnosis relies on serology and duodenal biopsies, but it can be complicated by patchy lesions and differential diagnosis with Non-Celiac Enteropathies (NCEs). This multicenter observational study aims to develop and validate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to detect and characterize small bowel mucosal atrophy and other pathological findings using endoscopic imaging. The study involves a retrospective phase for training the AI model and a prospective phase to validate its diagnostic accuracy compared to standard human assessment.

The primary aim of this project is to investigate how active screening and the timing of diagnosis affect the long-term health outcomes of patients with celiac disease. Additionally, the study seeks to clarify the natural course of so-called potential celiac disease. A key focus is also placed on assessing adherence to a gluten-free diet among screen-detected and, if initiated, potential celiac disease patients, their satisfaction with the diagnosis, and the diet's impact on general health and quality of life.

The unhide® Project is a non-interventional, longitudinal research study designed to establish a secure data repository of demographic, health, and lifestyle information from individuals with brain inflammation and related neuroinflammatory conditions. Participants in the United States aged 2 years and older will provide self-reported health data, biometrics, and symptom diaries through the MyDataHelps™ app (branded as unhide® for this study). The goal is to create comprehensive longitudinal profiles to facilitate research into disease subtypes, causes, diagnostics, and potential treatments, as well as to identify potential participants for future optional studies. "Healthy" individuals without brain inflammation are also eligible to participate. The digital health research platform used in this study was originally developed and designed by Solve M.E and was called SolveTogether. The Brain Inflammation Collaborative (BIC) expanded upon Solve M.E.'s work to include related diagnoses, pediatric participants, enhance symptom tracking, and more. BIC and Solve M.E. combined Solve Together and unhide®, to create The unhide® Solve Together Unified Platform in 2025.

The most clinically meaningful way to discover new targets of T cells in autoimmune diseases is to study the tissues of patients with active autoimmune disease mediated organ inflammation. These tissues contain both cytotoxic and helper T cells that are driving their disease, and these T cells are being guided by TCRs that recognize tissue-specific targets. By collecting tissue when a patient has active inflammation, it is possible to determine which T cells are activated and undergoing clonal expansion in the patient's diseased organ. TScan has developed a genome-wide, high-throughput technology to determine the natural, physiological target of any TCR (Kula, 2019). The goal of this study is to isolate T cells from inflamed tissues and matched blood samples and/or matched normal tissues (for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases). T cell clones that are expanded in diseased tissues relative to blood or normal tissues will be selected and the targets of their TCRs will be defined using TScan's genome-wide, high-throughput target ID technology. The goal of this study is to discover a collection of peptide targets, along with their associated TCRs to be developed as new tolerogenic therapies for patients with autoimmune diseases.

This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical study to assess the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of FB102 in adult participants with well controlled (on a strict GFD) CeD following an oral gluten challenge.