MedPath

Discard:Characterisation of Colonic Polyps in Vivo

Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Polyps
Registration Number
NCT00888771
Lead Sponsor
Imperial College London
Brief Summary

Prospective study of accuracy of colonic polyp characterisation in vivo using high resolution white light endoscopy, narrow band imaging and chromoendoscopy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
130
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patients over 18 years of age, assessed as fit for routine colonoscopy

  2. Patients attending for screening or surveillance colonoscopy meeting the following criteria:

    • Polyp surveillance with at least 3 adenomas or 1 adenoma>10mm at previous colonoscopy
    • Surveillance post colorectal cancer resection
    • Screening with positive faecal occult blood test
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patients with known colitis or polyposis syndromes
  2. Unable or unwilling to give informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Accuracy of polyp characterisation12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in surveillance interval after formal histopathology12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy, St Mark's Hospital

🇬🇧

Harrow, Moddlesex, United Kingdom

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath