New camera vs standard light for colonoscopy in IBD
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new camera system that adds texture and color enhancement to the usual white light during a colonoscopy. It aims to see if this new view helps doctors spot signs of inflammation or early cancer more clearly in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older
- You have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis that affects at least half of your colon or has been present for 8 years or more
- You are having a colonoscopy to check for changes in your colon (surveillance)
- You have not had any part of your colon removed before
- You are not taking blood thinners that cannot be stopped on the morning of the procedure
- You are not pregnant and are willing to take part in the study
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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