Research
The pediatric gastroenterology division at Hasbro Children's Hospital is a research center for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Registry.
The Pediatric IBD Collaborative Research Group (PIBD CRG) formed the IBD Registry to gather demographics, clinical and laboratory information, as well as responsiveness to treatment data on children newly diagnosed with IBD.
Twenty-one centers throughout the United States and Canada have enrolled more than 600 children to participate in the study. This prospective, observational research program will examine treatments and quality-of-life outcomes to gain a better understanding of how these issues impact children newly diagnosed with IBD.
In 2006, we were named the best new site for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Registry.
Recently Published Research
(Links below are in PDF format.)
- Platelet Activating Factor Affects Sigmoid Smooth Muscle Contraction in Ulcerative Colitis
- Sibling of Children with Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Sibling Support in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ongoing Research Studies
The division is currently involved in a number of ongoing research studies concerning inflammatory bowel disease, gastro-esophageal reflux and other GI areas.
| Research Project | Principal Investigators |
|---|---|
| Sibling Support and Outcome in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Debra Lobato Barrera, PhD |
| Stress and Immunology in Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Jack Nassau, PhD |
| Eating Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Debra Lobato Barrera, PhD Meredith Brent, PhD |
| Parenting Correlates of Weight Loss | Linda Shalon, MD |
| Statewide Hepatitis C Registry | Ezequiel Neimark, MD |
| Sibling Support and Recurrent Abdominal Pain | Debra Lobato Barrera, PhD |