Assessing colorectal health using capsule endoscopy
Safety Of ColoRectal Assessment and Tumor Evaluation by Colon Capsule Endoscopy
This study is testing if a new type of pill-sized camera, called capsule endoscopy, can help people who had trouble with regular colonoscopies get better checks for colorectal health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Odense University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Svendborg) |
| Trial ID | NCT04307901 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients who have experienced incomplete colonoscopy or those who prefer not to undergo colonoscopy under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients with Crohn's disease exhibiting symptoms of stenosis or those with a pacemaker may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more effective alternative for colorectal cancer screening and polyp detection.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar approaches, indicating that CCE is a viable alternative to traditional colonoscopy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Svendborg
- Odense University Hospital — Svendborg, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gunnar Baatrup, Prof.
- Email: gunnar.baatrup@rsyd.dk
- Phone: +4520575154
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.