๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-14

Duloxetine in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (NCT07431606)

A Phase II Open-label Study of Duloxetine to Reduce Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Disability and Psychological Distress

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This open-label, prospective, single-arm pilot study investigates the use of duloxetine, a central neuromodulator, for improving psychological distress and functional impairment in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study focuses on patient-reported outcomes related to anxiety, depression, and IBD-related disability, aiming to assess feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in modulating gut-brain axis symptoms and disease-related functional impairments in life

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 24 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (215) 349-8222

Email: Chung.Tse@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—