Physicians in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology provide patients with cutting-edge care, supported by one of the largest and best-funded Digestive Diseases research programs in the country, encompassing basic, translational, health services, and clinical trial components. Research in the Division is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and other federal funders, foundations, and industry. There are many clinical trials open to patients.
Please see the list of conditions below for information about specific trials.
Discoveries into the pathogenesis and therapy of digestive, liver and pancreatic diseases are facilitated by a large research base at the University and NIH Digestive Disease Research Center. Funding through the National Institutes of Health and other sources among the largest in GI in the country, totaling $17 million a year.
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on ACLF
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Ascites
Barrett's esophagus is a change in the lining of the esophagus. These changes can occur from chronic reflux (flowing backward) of stomach contents.
Detailed information about the Division of Gastroenterology's BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 clinical trial.
Detailed information about the Division of Gastroenterology's clinical trial focusing on Celiac Disease
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Cirrhosis
Detailed information about the Clostridium Difficile clinical trial conducted by the Division of Gastroenterology.
Detailed information about the Colon Cancer clinical trial conducted by the Division of Gastroenterology.
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Familial Hereditary Polyposis (FAP).
Detailed information about the Division of Gastroenterology's clinical trial focusing on Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
Detailed information about the Gastroparesis clinical trial conducted by the Division of Gastroenterology.
Information about the current Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) clinical trial by Principle Investigator, Kristie Lee Lynch, MD.
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on HRS AKI
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple studies focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting clinical trials focused on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on NASH
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Recurrent Current C. Difficile Infection
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Refractory Ascites
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting multiple clinical trials focused on Short Gut
The Division of Gastroenterology is currently conducting clinical trials focused on Strictures