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New treatment option for Lynch Syndrome
Official title A Study for Imaging the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Using a Retro-TCE Capsule
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07219537
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators have developed an inexpensive tool to take pictures in the lower GI tract without sedation and to look for signs of disease. The tool is a capsule, about the size of a fish oil or multi-vitamin supplement, attached to a string.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Are healthy or with a confirmed diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome
- Are capable of giving informed consent.
- Are able to follow bowel prep instructions
- Had a colonoscopy 0-24 months prior that did not show any abnormalities or individuals who report no gastrointestinal symptoms and no knowledge of...
You likely can't join if
- Who are over 75 years of age or older
- With a history or current diagnosis of colonic and/or anal strictures
- With a current diagnosis of any bleeding disorders
- Who currently use drugs that interfere with coagulation (excluding low-dose aspirin)
- With a history or current diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- With a history or current diagnosis of diverticulosis or diverticulitis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Are healthy or with a confirmed diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome
- Are capable of giving informed consent.
- Are able to follow bowel prep instructions
- Had a colonoscopy 0-24 months prior that did not show any abnormalities or individuals who report no gastrointestinal symptoms and no knowledge of any lower GI tract disease or abnormality and volunteer through Rally.
- Who are over 75 years of age or older
- With a history or current diagnosis of colonic and/or anal strictures
- With a current diagnosis of any bleeding disorders
- Who currently use drugs that interfere with coagulation (excluding low-dose aspirin)
- With a history or current diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- With a history or current diagnosis of diverticulosis or diverticulitis
- With any prior anorectal, colorectal, or colonic surgery
- With a history of volvulus or torsion
- Who are pregnant
- With contraindications to bowel prep or colonoscopy
- With severe acute inflammatory bowel disease
- With large hemorrhoids or hemorrhoidal bleeding or banding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.