Stents for intestinal strictures in IBD
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a stent that is placed during a colonoscopy to open a narrowed area in the intestine caused by Crohn's disease or colitis. It's for people who have a single, bothersome stricture without serious inflammation or complications nearby.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis).
- You have a single, tight spot (stricture) in your intestine that is less than 6 cm long and causes symptoms.
- The stricture can be reached with a standard colonoscope (in the colon or lower small intestine).
- You do not have a complete blockage, severe inflammation at the stricture, or any fistula or abscess nearby.
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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