Assessing colorectal health using capsule endoscopy

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) for patients who have had incomplete colonoscopies or who decline traditional colonoscopy after bowel preparation. The study is conducted at Odense University Hospital, where patients will be offered CCE as an alternative to general anesthesia for colonoscopy. Previous comparisons have shown that CCE has superior sensitivity for detecting larger polyps compared to CT colonography, and the safety and completion rates of CCE are well-documented. The goal is to improve colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis through this innovative approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Incomplete colonoscopy, referral for colonoscopy under general anesthesia or declining colonoscopy after completion of bowel preparation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chrohn's disease with symptoms of stenosis and/or pacemaker

Where it's running

• Odense University Hospital
  Svendborg, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gunnar Baatrup, Prof.
• Email: gunnar.baatrup@rsyd.dk
• Phone: +4520575154

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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.