Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Computer-assisted, Non-cathartic CT Colonography
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
GE Healthcare
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Conditions:
Colonic Polyps
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a non-cathartic, computer-assisted form of CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) for detection of pre-cancerous colon polyps in a group of a...
Detailed Description
Examinations to completely assess the colonic anatomy for the purposes of polyp detection and cancer prevention all require an unpleasant, pre-exam cathartic bowel preparation. The discomfort and emba...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 50-80, eligible for colon screening
Exclusion
- prior anatomic colon screening exam (optical colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, CT Colonography) within last 5 years
- personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis syndrome, colo-rectal cancer, colon surgery
- documented passage of blood per rectum within last 12 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
605 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01200303
Start Date
June 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2011
Last Update
August 5 2015
Active Locations (3)
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1
UCSF-VA Medical Center
San Francisco, California, United States, 94121
2
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
3
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115