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Colonoscopy clinical trials and research

• 19Clinical trials
• 13NIH research projects
• 11Countries

Newest Colonoscopy clinical trials

All recruiting trials (19)

• AI-assisted bowel prep guide for colonoscopy in hospitalized adults

  A smartphone app using multimodal AI on LINE is tested to see if it helps hospitalized adults prepare better for colonoscopy compared with standard education.

  Recruiting Chiayi Christian Hospital · Chiayi City, Taiwan · NCT07812155

• Thirst-Relief Kit vs Placebo to Ease Thirst During Colorectal Prep for Colonoscopy

  A thirst-relief kit containing a lemon popsicle is being tested to see if it lowers thirst and improves comfort for adults undergoing hospital bowel preparation for colonoscopy, compared with a placebo.

  Recruiting Hospital Sirio-Libanes · São Paulo, São Paulo · NCT07699809

• Bowel prep quality after three education methods for colonoscopy

  This trial tests whether verbal advice, a tri-lingual pamphlet, or short instructional videos lead to better bowel preparation for outpatient colonoscopies.

  Recruiting Sibu Hospital · Sibu, Sarawak · NCT07685652

• Colonoscopy surveillance recommendations: does an algorithm improve timing decisions

  This study tests whether an algorithm for colonoscopy surveillance recommendations helps doctors choose when to perform follow-up procedures more accurately in patients under our care.

  Recruiting NYU Langone Health · New York, New York · NCT07658716

• Electrolyte beverage plus PEG for colonoscopy bowel prep

  This randomized trial tests different mixes of electrolyte drink and water with PEG to see which bowel prep regimen gives the best cleansing for adults getting colonoscopy.

  Recruiting Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · Guangzhou, Guangdong · NCT07608120

• Video tutorial plus oral explanation versus oral explanation alone for colonoscopy preparation

  This project will test whether adding a short video tutorial to the usual oral instructions helps adults preparing for their first colonoscopy get a better bowel cleanse.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon · Lyon and 4 other locations · NCT07355777

• Pre-packaged low-residue diet (Maifu Changqing®) for bowel preparation in adults with IBD

  This project will see if a pre-packaged low-residue nutrition powder (Maifu Changqing®) makes bowel preparation easier and better nourishes adults with IBD who are having a colonoscopy.

  Recruiting Changhai Hospital · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT07353853

• Factors that influence whether people return for colorectal screening colonoscopy.

  We will try to see if people's experiences during screening colonoscopy predict whether adults in Denmark return for future colorectal screening.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark · Aabenraa and 7 other locations · NCT07353632

• Improving bowel preparation for colonoscopy in people with IBD

  This project will test whether current bowel-prep practices and individual patient factors affect how clean the bowel is for people with IBD having a colonoscopy.

  Recruiting Changhai Hospital · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT07335705

• Computer-aided detection during screening colonoscopy to lower advanced adenoma risk at 3 years

  This trial tests whether using computer-aided detection (CADe) during screening colonoscopy can lower the chance of developing advanced polyps or interval colorectal cancer over three years in adults having screening after a positive FIT or with personal or family risk factors.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Bordeaux · Bayonne and 14 other locations · NCT07299071

• Video-based education to improve colonoscopy preparation

  We will test whether watching a short instructional video helps adults scheduled for colonoscopy get a cleaner bowel before the procedure.

  Recruiting Eskisehir Osmangazi University · Eskişehir · NCT07229066

• 3D versus 2D surveillance colonoscopy for finding adenomas

  This trial tests whether 3D colonoscopy finds more adenomas than standard 2D colonoscopy in adults aged 40 and older who need surveillance colonoscopy after prior polypectomy.

  Recruiting at 3 sites National Taiwan University Hospital · Hsinchu and 2 other locations · NCT07076966

• Lavender and bergamot aromatherapy to ease anxiety before colonoscopy

  This tests whether inhaling lavender or bergamot essential oils before a colonoscopy can reduce anxiety, affect vital signs, and lower feelings of embarrassment in adult patients.

  Recruiting Eastern Mediterranean University · Famagusta · NCT07067424

• A registry for gastrointestinal endoscopy reports and videos

  This study is collecting and analyzing data from gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to see how well current practices prevent and treat colorectal cancer, while also using the videos to help train doctors better.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Wuerzburg University Hospital · Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg and 1 other locations · NCT06920680

• Investigating bowel preparation quality before colonoscopy

  This study is testing how well different bowel prep methods work for people getting a colonoscopy to see if new guidelines can help improve the process.

  Recruiting Changhai Hospital · Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · NCT06878378

• Bacteriologically controlled reusable water bottles for colonoscopy.

  We will test whether using bacteriologically controlled reusable water bottles during colonoscopy is microbiologically safe for adults having scheduled colonoscopies at Bordeaux University Hospital.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Bordeaux · Pessac · NCT06688955

• Comparing standard and 3D colonoscopy for detecting adenomas in patients with positive fecal tests

  This study is testing whether a new 3D colonoscopy method can find more adenomas in patients who have positive fecal tests compared to the standard colonoscopy.

  Recruiting at 3 sites National Taiwan University Hospital · Hsinchu and 2 other locations · NCT06678477

• Using water exchange and CO2 with an abdominal device to ease colonoscopy procedures

  This study is testing if using water and a special device during colonoscopy can help make the procedure easier for patients aged 45-80 without needing as much help from medical staff.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Evergreen General Hospital, Taiwan · Kaohsiung City and 1 other locations · NCT06496958

• Managing antithrombotic use during colonoscopy

  This study looks at how to safely manage blood-thinning medications for patients having a colonoscopy to see how it affects their risk of bleeding and blood clots.

  Recruiting Chinese University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT03363061

NIH-funded research (13)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Colonoscopy with light-based tissue fingerprints to detect colorectal cancer

  This project tests a new imaging method during colonoscopy to better spot and classify colorectal lesions in adults undergoing routine screening.

  NIH research University of California at Davis · Davis, United States · NIH-11386390

• Improving colonoscopy training with sensorized manikins and computer coaching

  This project builds realistic sensor-equipped practice manikins and a computer coach to help doctors learn colonoscopy skills faster and more safely.

  NIH research Pennsylvania State University, the · University Park, United States · NIH-11367410

• Video-based tool to boost colonoscopy quality for low-volume doctors

  A new, AI-assisted video-based approach helps lower-volume colonoscopy doctors perform higher-quality screenings to catch polyps and reduce cancer risk.

  NIH research Indiana University Indianapolis · Indianapolis, United States · NIH-11344632

• Support to help people in rural areas get a colonoscopy

  This project tests whether one-on-one patient navigation helps adults in rural, low-income communities complete a colonoscopy after a positive stool (FIT) test.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11295485

• Helping people complete colonoscopy after an abnormal stool test

  This project uses team-based care and technology to help people with an abnormal at-home stool test (FIT) finish their follow-up colonoscopy.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11294270

• Helping people get recommended follow-up colonoscopies after high-risk colon polyps

  This program uses electronic records and automated reminders to help patients and doctors complete the recommended three-year follow-up colonoscopy after high-risk colorectal polyps.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11245730

• Follow-up colonoscopy decisions for adults 75 and older

  This project looks at whether getting routine follow-up colonoscopies after polyp removal helps people aged 75 and older avoid colorectal cancer while weighing the procedure risks.

  NIH research VA San Diego Healthcare System · San Diego, United States · NIH-11219733

• Improving access to colonoscopy for rural communities

  This study is looking at how helping people in rural and low-income areas can make it easier for them to get colonoscopies after a positive stool test, by providing support and resources to overcome challenges like transportation and understanding the procedure.

  NIH research University of Washington · Seattle, United States · NIH-11079641

• Improving follow-up care for abnormal colorectal cancer screenings

  This study is looking at ways to help more people get the follow-up colonoscopies they need after finding something unusual in their at-home stool tests for colorectal cancer, by figuring out what’s stopping them and making improvements in healthcare.

  NIH research University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States · NIH-11030323

• Evaluating the need for colonoscopy in older adults after polyp removal

  This study looks at whether regular colon check-ups are helpful or risky for older adults, especially those 75 and up who have had polyps removed, to see if the benefits are worth it given their other health concerns.

  NIH research VA San Diego Healthcare System · San Diego, United States · NIH-10926824

• Increasing colonoscopy rates among Native Americans using digital outreach.

  This study is working to help Native Americans in Oklahoma get better access to colorectal cancer screenings by using friendly text messages and videos that share personal stories, making it easier for them to schedule important follow-up tests after home stool tests show something unusual.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-10843624

• Improving follow-up colonoscopies for patients with high-risk colorectal polyps

  This study is working to make sure that patients with high-risk neoplasia get the follow-up colonoscopies they need on time, using helpful reminders and support for both patients and doctors to improve care and prevent colorectal cancer.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-10833688

• New imaging technology for better colonoscopy

  This study is testing a new camera technology for colonoscopies that gives doctors a complete 360-degree view of your colon to help them find any hidden signs of colon cancer more easily, making it a better option for everyone getting screened.

  NIH research University of Arizona · Tucson, United States · NIH-10756524

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Quick answers

How many Colonoscopy clinical trials are recruiting right now?

19, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 11 countries. The most sites are in Taiwan (4 trials), China (4 trials), France (3 trials), Malaysia (1 trial), Hong Kong (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

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