No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who may be experiencing sleep or movement disorders related to their nervous system. Participants will undergo a colonoscopy for research purposes to help understand immune cells in the gut.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outBleeding disorder
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy as part of standard care
I am willing to have a research colonoscopy
You may not be able to join if
I am currently pregnant
I have a known or suspected inflammatory bowel disease
I have a current infection
I have used antibiotics in the last 3 months
I have used corticosteroids in the last 2 weeks
I have been treated for cancer in the last 5 years
I have used probiotics in the last 2 weeks
I have a history of major gastrointestinal surgery
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
confirm whether you qualify.
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The purpose of this study is to ascertain the functional profiles of the immune cells within the gastrointestinal tract and to determine how these cells contribute to autoimmune and neurologic diseases.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 and up
ONE of the following:
* Recommended to under a screening colonoscopy (+/- upper endoscopy) as part of standard of care. This includes healthy individuals as well as those with neurologic and/or autoimmune diseases. OR
* Willing to undergo research colonoscopy (…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 and up
ONE of the following:
* Recommended to under a screening colonoscopy (+/- upper endoscopy) as part of standard of care. This includes healthy individuals as well as those with neurologic and/or autoimmune diseases. OR
* Willing to undergo research colonoscopy (+/- upper endoscopy) for research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant. Women of childbearing potential would perform a point of care urine pregnancy test prior to colonoscopy/endoscopy.
* Known or suspected, chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal disease (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease)
* Known, acute or chronic infections
* Systemic antibiotic (PO or IV) use within 3 months of colonoscopy
* Systemic corticosteroid use (equivalent of prednisone 10 mg per day or higher for \>5 days) within 2 weeks of colonoscopy
* Malignancy, diagnosed or treated within the last 5 years
* Probiotic use within 2 weeks of procedure
* History of major GI surgery (e.g. colon resection, gastric bypass)
* Bleeding disorder, or on anticoagulant medication
* Other medical condition that, in the judgement of the investigator, would lead to higher-than-expected risks of biopsy
* Allergy to MAC anesthesia or other drugs used pursuant to standard of care for biospecimen collection
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