DEFINE
Research type
Research Study
Full title
DEFINE: Determining the impact of Ethnicity in Crohn`s disease Fistula Interventions, pheNotype, and outcomEs: A South Asian IBD Alliance study
IRAS ID
335512
Contact name
Shaji Sebastian
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 31 days
Research summary
This is an an observational, data collection study looking at records of South Asian patients who have a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and Perianal fistula. There are patient level differences including social stigma and lack of trust which may cause differences in care in Crohn`s disease patients However, the impact of ethnicity on diagnostic and treatment decisions has not been previously studied in South Asian IBD patients with perianal fistula. Identifying these may enable tailored interventions to improve care in these under-served populations.
In this case note review, we will identify the patients meeting the inclusion criteria from existing departmental clinical care records in participating sites. Data will be collected by the delegated members of the research team into an electronic case record form. We will collect data on the tests and treatments (medical and surgical ) which these patients received and compare this with established professional guidelines (British Society of Gastroenterology and European Crohn`s and Colitis guidelines ) and look at overall quality of care in relation to timeliness, appropriateness and outcomes.This data will be compared to Caucasian patients with the same condition managed in the same institution.REC name
London - Bromley Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/PR/0666
Date of REC Opinion
2 Jul 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion