Research to improve the health of children with IBD.
CIDsCaNN members are doctors, scientists, and other health professionals from across Canada working together on IBD research, education, advocacy, and mentorship. We welcome you to read more about our research methods and outcomes.
IBD Top 10 Unanswered Research Questions
IBD Top 3 answered research questions
YouTube Links to Videos
Video 1: Speak up! Is there genetic testing for IBD?
Video 2: Speak up! Genetic testing and pediatric IBD. What do we know?
Video 3: Speak up! How does IBD, and its treatments affect puberty and growth in children with IBD?
Video 4: Speak up! How is colon cancer related to IBD?
Video 5: Speak up! How can you help advance IBD research? (full video)
Playlist with all videos: Link to playlist
IBD Doesn't Define Me Book
This book is a collection of stories from patients living with IBD and their struggles and triumphs when coming to grips with their diagnosis.
IBD TOP 10 UNANSWERED RESEARCH QUESTIONS
What
Using an established research process developed by the James Lind Alliance (JLA) in the United Kingdom, our research team sought to identify and prioritize the top 10 unanswered questions related to the causes and management of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). At the core of the JLA process, is meaningful engagement of patients, caregivers and health care professionals.
Who
The steering committee brought together patients, caregivers, physicians, allied health professionals, and representatives from relevant national organizations. This collaborative research effort was led by Dr. Anthony Otley, on behalf of the Canadian Children Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network: A Partnership with the CH.I.L.D. Foundation, consisting of 12 pediatric IBD clinics in children’s hospitals across Canada.
When/Where
A final priority setting workshop was held in Toronto on March 28th, 2017. The workshop consisted of patients, caregivers and clinicians. They were tasked with prioritizing the top 10 unanswered questions about pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease they would like the research community to address.
Why
To ensure that the research priorities of people directly impacted by pediatric IBD are identified, and by doing so, to help set the stage for a sustainable patient engagement agenda across the Canadian Children IBD Network to improve research.
Results
The Top 10 questions according to the pediatric IBD community:
10. What is the optimal approach to diagnosis (education, psychological support, diagnostic tests) in pediatric patients with IBD?
9. What is the impact of access to psychological/mental health support in the management of pediatric IBD?
8. How does an early diagnosis of IBD in childhood/teenagers impact the lifeling course (prognosis) of the disease?
7. What are the long term effects of medications used to treat IBD?
6. How can we increase the knowledge and/or awareness around pediatric IBD so that diagnosis is not delayed?
5. How can we better define the role of, and improve access to, newer non-invasive, less costly, biomarkers of IBD endoscopic activity?
4. What triggers flare ups in IBD?
3. What role does diet have in the management of IBD?
2. Can IBD be prevented?
1. What are the causes of IBD (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)?
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