Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Biopsy proven diagnosis of Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis 2. 18 years or older 3. Fecal Calprotectin \> 50 or CRP above upper limit of normal or a PROMISE Fatigue ≥ 50 4. Has been on a stable dose of either a biologic, immunomodulator, or 5-ASA for at least 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active IBD (Harvey Bradshaw Index \> 5 or Modified Harvey Bradshaw Index \>5) 2. Major depression (score ≥ 21 or any endorsement of suicidal intent on the Beck Depression) 3. Sleep apnea (score high risk in 2 or more categories of the Berlin Questionnaire) (43) 4. Restless leg syndrome (score ≥ 15 on the IRLS Study Group Rating Scale(44)) 5. Regular use of medications that affect intestinal permeability, and/or endogenous melatonin including metoclopramide, NSAIDs, beta blockers, psychotropic medications, hypnotics and exogenous melatonin products during 4 weeks prior to the study 6. People who have worked night shifts or crossed more than 2 time zones in the previous month 7. Any major organ disease - renal impairment (creatinine\>1.2 mg/dL), diabetes (Hgb-A1c \> 6.5%); liver disease (LFTs \> 1.5x normal), or significant cardiac failure (NY classification stage III/IV) 8. Diagnosis of narrow angle glaucoma or retinal disorders or demonstrated symptoms indicative of these diagnosis during the eligibility screening 9. Inability to sign an informed consent