Colitis patterns in patients with lower digestive symptoms
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at people who have long-lasting digestive symptoms like diarrhea, blood in stool, or belly pain, and who get a colonoscopy. It aims to understand different types of colon inflammation (colitis) and why it happens, which could lead to better care.
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Who can take part
- You have one or more ongoing digestive symptoms like chronic diarrhea (lasting 4 weeks or more), blood or mucus in stool, feeling like you need to poop urgently, lower belly pain, or changes in bowel habits such as constipation, diarrhea, or alternating patterns.
- You are scheduled for or have had a colonoscopy as part of your care.
- The colonoscopy must be complete and the bowel prep must be good enough to see the colon clearly.
- You must not have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), colorectal cancer, or other malignant findings.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- You are fit for the procedure and have not had prior colorectal surgery.
- You are able to have a biopsy during the colonoscopy if needed.
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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