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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It affects about 10 million people around the world. [1] , [2] The two main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD).

Do you or someone you love have moderate to severe UC or CD? You may want to learn about one of two clinical trials. In these clinical trials, researchers are evaluating an investigational medicine to see if it is safe and effective for people with moderate to severe UC or CD.

"Clinical trials help researchers learn how our bodies respond to medicines and other treatments," said Dr. Richa Shukla, Associate Professor of Medicine-Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. "Clinical trials, including tho

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