Collecting stool and tissue markers from people with bowel conditions
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study collects samples (like tissue and other body fluids) from people who are getting a colonoscopy or similar camera test. It aims to find “biomarkers,” which are measurable signals that may help doctors better understand or detect bowel problems such as colorectal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy or endoscopy for diagnosis or screening at Vanderbilt or the VA hospital
- You have one of these: diagnosed colorectal/GI cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease
- Or you have a past history of treated GI cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- You do not have a bleeding disorder (a condition that makes bleeding more likely)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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