Clinical Research Division

University Gastroenterology and our partners at GI Alliance are committed to advancing the standard of patient care. To that end, we are often involved in ongoing clinical trials and studies involving new treatments. Below is information about current studies in which we're participating.

If you have questions about ongoing clinical trials and to see if you qualify, please don't hesitate to contact the clinical research team at 401-293-5401 or email Clinical Research Director Renee Ambrose.

Why Should You Participate in Clinical Trials?

In addition to helping advance medicine, there are multiple benefits to participating in an ongoing clinical trial at University Gastroenterology.

Benefits May Include:

Access to novel, targeted therapies years before they’re on the market
Free Medication
Free testing & medical procedures related to the trial
Tailored, individualized care plan
Financial compensation

UGI is a SPARC IBD Site

In partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, UGI is proud to be one of just 20 SPARC IBD sites across the country

SPARC IBD is a longitudinal observational study that follows adult patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) throughout their health journey, with the aim of identifying the best course of treatment for IBD.

Participants will be asked to:

Answer questions about their IBD journey
Provide Samples for analysis
Work with their physician or health care provider to track their disease course

Currently Enrolling: Clinical Trials at UGI

Below are the types of ongoing clinical trials and studies in which University GI and our patients are involved. If you’d like more information, ask your UGI provider about next steps, or contact our research staff at 401-293-5401.