Comparing treatments for short Crohn's strictures
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach that combines two procedures (stricturotomy and balloon dilation) against stricturotomy alone to treat short narrowed areas (strictures) caused by Crohn's disease. The goal is to see which method works better for keeping the bowel open longer.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have Crohn's disease (already diagnosed)
- You have a tight spot in the bowel that is less than 3 cm long and made of scar tissue or a mix of scar and inflammation
- You have at most two such tight spots
- The tight spots can be reached with a standard colonoscopy
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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