HLADQA1*05A>G screening for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
This study is evaluating whether a genetic test can help predict if a person will form ADAs to infliximab.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. HLADQA1*05A>G Screening is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and older. There are 3 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether HLADQA1*05A>G screening will improve 1 primary outcome and 8 secondary outcomes in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Measurement will happen over the course of 1 year.
Patient Q & A Section
What causes inflammatory bowel diseases?
Crohn diseases are genetically linked to environmental factors such as smoking and diet and the immune system plays a role in the development of inflammatory bowel diseases.\n
How many people get inflammatory bowel diseases a year in the United States?
About 1.1 million adults have an ulcerative colitis, 1.8 million have a Crohn's disease, and 1.4 million have or have had a pouchitis in the United States a year.
What are common treatments for inflammatory bowel diseases?
The common treatments for IBD and other immunologic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, are anti-inflammation agents and immunosuppressive therapy. Common treatments for IBD are anti-inflammatory agents such as prednisone, azathioprine, and cyclosporine. In addition, a combination of these drugs are often used by physicians. Common treatment for psoriasis is antiobiotics, such as metronidazole, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, or tetracyclines. For psoriasis, combination therapy including corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory drugs are common.
Can inflammatory bowel diseases be cured?
Although Crohn's disease is treatable, the effect of the medications used is not a cure, and in many cases patients have to take medication indefinitely in order to stay free from symptoms. At present, there are no effective medications for Crohn's disease. Drugs that act on the inflammatory aspect of the disease may not cure the condition, but at the same time may prevent the disease from progressing from mild to life-threatening. On the other hand, patients with ulcerative colitis may have a chance of being free from their condition by using medications that alter the course of the disease. The effectiveness of the drugs used to treat UC are still under research by clinical trials.
What is inflammatory bowel diseases?
The IBD is a group of illnesses characterized by gastrointestinal inflammation, or gastrointestinal symptoms caused by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The diseases affect the GI tract, but may cause other systemic manifestations, such as fatigue. The IBD group includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease that typically affects the intestines in the form of an ulcer.
What are the signs of inflammatory bowel diseases?
Crohn's disease and [ulcerative colitis](https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/ulcerative-colitis) both cause similar symptoms at any presentation, but this may give clinicians reason for concern if patients present with gastrointestinal complaints. Ulcerative colitis tends to present with a more severe course than Crohn's disease, and in Crohn's patients, there may be increased suspicion of autoimmune disease. Other rarer forms of IBD include microscopic colitis, which typically affects older patients and can present with diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and vitamin deficiency. Patients with microscopic colitis are often prescribed long-term immunosuppressants, as well as vitamin B supplementation supplements.
What are the latest developments in hladqa1*05a>g screening for therapeutic use?
Results from a recent clinical trial emphasize the need for a highly sensitive molecular diagnostic assay to confirm diagnosis for PBC in HLA 05a>g05a*05b(4) homozygous IBD cases. Moreover, the authors' data emphasize the need for more accurate genetic characterization of CD risk in the future and raise the important issue of the optimal timing of diagnostic testing from 5 to 10 yr of disease or at earlier age with a more aggressive treatment approach.
Is hladqa1*05a>g screening typically used in combination with any other treatments?
In this registry, HLA-DQ1*05 was used by most rituximab combinations, with or without cyclosporin and methotrexate. By contrast, only a minority of patients received treatment with tacrolimus, tacrolimus alone or azathioprine alone.
Does inflammatory bowel diseases run in families?
There are significant associations between IBDs and multiple family members at both the disease and disease subtype level. Such associations may explain why IBDs are commonly diagnosed in families.
Is hladqa1*05a>g screening safe for people?
The hladqa1*05a>g CAG (GGGT) mutation is found in a minority of our patients. Routine screening for people with IBD or AIB seems to be safe.
What is the latest research for inflammatory bowel diseases?
This review highlights the advances in studying the etiology and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. The discovery of nucleotide base-sequence polymorphisms and genotype-phenotype correlations, which are potential factors of genetic susceptibility, and new classifications of the disease will help develop better and individualized treatment modalities.
Has hladqa1*05a>g screening proven to be more effective than a placebo?
Results from a recent paper show that HLA-DR5 genotype is associated with increased risk of developing T1D but not with T2D, and that the HLA-DR5 genotype is also more effective in preventing T1D compared with a placebo (0.47 % versus 0.20 % [OR = 2.3; p = 0.03] for the 2× relative risk reduction of T1D). Moreover, this study provides compelling evidence indicating HLA-DR5 as the major T1D-predisposing gene.