A Study Of Gluten-Mediated T-Cell Activation Assay For The Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to characterize IL-2 released in response to ex vivo gluten-mediated T-cell stimulation in patients with CeD currently on a gluten-free diet and in control subjects who have no history of gluten sensitivity.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Population 1: Adult patients with celiac disease (CeD) who have been on a gluten-free diet for at least 6 months

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Confirmed diagnosis by

    • upper endoscopy and pathology showing villous atrophy and increased intraepithelial lymphocytosis and 

    • positive celiac-specific serology test

  • Have been following a gluten free diet for 6 months or more

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Younger than 18 years of age

  • Patients with CeD who have been on a gluten-free diet for less than 6 months

  • Patient with a history of other autoimmune conditions such as

    • Crohn’s disease

    • Ulcerative colitis

  • Currently taking systemic steroids

  • Currently on immunomodulatory therapies or who have received immunomodulatory drugs within 5 half-lives

  • Active infection within 2 weeks of consent

  • Participation in other research studies involving investigational drugs

  • Currently pregnant

Population 2: Adult control subjects with no history of gluten sensitivity

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • No prior history of gluten sensitivity

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Younger than 18 years of age

  • Diagnosis of celiac or other gluten sensitivity

  • Patient with a history of other autoimmune conditions such as:

    • Crohn’s disease

    • Ulcerative colitis

  • Currently taking systemic steroids

  • Currently on immunomodulatory therapies or who have received immunomodulatory drugs within 5 half-lives

  • Active infection within 2 weeks of consent

  • Participation in other research studies involving investigational drugs

  • Currently pregnant

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 06/16/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Melissa Snyder, Ph.D.

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