Assessing the reliability of intestinal ultrasound in Crohn's disease
Reliability of IUS in Crohn's Disease
NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT06833450
This study is testing if a special ultrasound can help doctors check how active Crohn's disease is in patients and see if different doctors agree on the results.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06833450 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the reliability of transabdominal intestinal ultrasound (IUS) as a point-of-care test for assessing disease activity in patients with Crohn's disease. It aims to establish inter-observer agreement on various parameters related to the disease, which will help in defining transmural healing and applying IUS consistently in treatment outcome assessments. By doing so, the study seeks to ensure comparability between future studies involving Crohn's disease.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease for at least one month.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or minors will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of monitoring disease activity in Crohn's disease, leading to better treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using intestinal ultrasound for assessing Crohn's disease, indicating that this approach is gaining acceptance in the medical community.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Crohn's disease evolving for at least 1 months * Patient older than 18 years * Patient covered by French national health insurance * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women or breastfeeding * Minor * Patient deprived of liberty by administrative or judicial decision or placed under judicial protection (guardianship or supervision)
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- CHU d'Amiens — Amiens, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mathurin Fumery, Pr
- Email: Fumery.mathurin@chu-amiens.fr
- Phone: 33+3 22 08 88 40
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.
Conditions: Crohn Disease, Crohn's disease, intestinal ultrasound, bowel wall thickness