Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Analyzing long-term risks of advanced colorectal neoplasia after colonoscopy in Hong Kong

Official title: The Longterm Risk of Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia After Colonoscopy - A Population-based Cohort Study in Hong Kong

Run by Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT04815525 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at the long-term risks of developing serious colorectal issues and cancer in people who had a colonoscopy in Hong Kong over the past 15 years.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shatin, New Territories)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT04815525 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have undergone colonoscopy in Hong Kong's HA hospitals during the specified time frame.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a documented personal history of colorectal cancers prior to the study period will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational cohort study aims to evaluate the 15-year cumulative incidence of advanced colorectal neoplasia and colorectal cancer-related mortality following an index colonoscopy. Utilizing the Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS), the study will retrospectively identify patients who underwent colonoscopy between January 1, 2000, and October 31, 2020. Relevant diagnoses, procedures, medications, laboratory results, and pathology findings will be analyzed to understand long-term outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term risks associated with colorectal neoplasia, potentially guiding future screening and management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar long-term outcomes after colonoscopy, indicating that this approach has been previously validated.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1\. All patients with colonoscopy performed in HA hospitals during the study period would be eligible for screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Patients with documented personal history of colorectal cancers before the study period would be excluded.

Where it's running

  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.