Understanding Colon Inflammation in Patients With Bowel Symptoms
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study examines what types of inflammation appear in the colon of people who have chronic bowel symptoms like diarrhea, blood in stool, or abdominal pain. Researchers will use colonoscopy (a camera test of the colon) to identify patterns of inflammation that might help explain your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have had lower bowel symptoms for at least 4 weeks, such as diarrhea, blood in stool, mucus, stomach pain, or changes in bowel habits
- You are willing to undergo a colonoscopy (a procedure where a thin camera is inserted into your colon)
- You have not had antibiotics in the past 4 weeks
- You do not have a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or colorectal cancer
- You have not had previous colon surgery
- You are physically able to safely have a colonoscopy and tissue samples taken
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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