Status:
UNKNOWN
Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography Versus Optical Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
Conditions:
Colonic Neoplasia
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-65 years
Brief Summary
This study is designed to compare traditional Colonoscopy with CT Colonography, commonly known as "virtual colonoscopy". The study will compare the ability of both procedures as screening tests to ide...
Detailed Description
1\. Purpose To study the Effect of Experience and Training on the Accuracy of CT (Computed Tomography) Colonography in Comparison with Optical Colonoscopy in the Detection of Colonic Neoplasia 2\. Hy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- 19 - 65 years of age
- Have a recognized indication for optical colonoscopy, including high risk for colorectal cancer
- Over 45 years of age with a family history of colorectal cancer, those with positive screening tests (FOBT, DRE, flexible sigmoidoscopy and contrast enema)
- Previous history of advanced adenomas and those with suggestive symptoms and signs (bleeding, abdominal pain, anemia)
- Must be able to read and understand English and must be able to give informed consent
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01181739
Start Date
October 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
April 11 2013
Active Locations (2)
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1
St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1Y6
2
Pacific Research Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada