Capsule vs colonoscopy for polyp detection
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new capsule that you swallow to take pictures of your colon. It may help find polyps (growths that can turn into cancer) as well as a standard colonoscopy does.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 75 years old.
- You are already scheduled to have a colonoscopy.
- You have not had a colonoscopy or CT scan in the last 5 years that showed no polyps.
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) or a high-risk genetic condition for colon cancer.
- You do not have a history of bowel obstruction, slow stomach emptying, or other conditions that could interfere with the capsule.
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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