Grant Publications

Proposal No. IBD-0180R
Principal Investigator:  Jill P. Smith, M.D.
Applicant Organization:  The Pennsylvania State University  (Hershey, U.S.A.)
Project Title:   Effects of naltrexone on active Crohn's disease
Period of Award:  August 1, 2006 – February 28, 2009

Smith JP, Bingaman SI, Ruggiero F, Mauger DT, Mukherjee A, McGovern CO, Zagon IS.  Therapy with the opioid antagonist naltrexone promotes mucosal healing in active Crohn's disease: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.  Digestive Diseases and Sciences 2011;56:2088-97.