Type: Convenience sample to characterize gut mucosal immune function
Study Status: Ongoing
Enrollment Status: Open
Countries: Kenya
Partners: KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

 
Study Summary:
 
To detect and measure immune function in gastro-intestinal mucosal tissues in a convenience sample of patients undergoing endoscopic examination of the lower GI tract (e.g., colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies) as part of their clinical care at Kenyatta National Hospital or Nairobi Hospital.