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Ulcerative ColitisBrushingsNCT01095432

Partial Wave Spectroscopic Detection of Colon Cancer Risk

An observational study of Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to study samples of rectal mucosa (the moist lining of the rectum) using a new light scattering technology, called partial wave spectroscopy (PWS) in patients who will undergo a standard of care colonoscopy or a flexible sigmoidoscopy and have a history of ulcerative colitis (UC). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer
What is being tested?
PWS Testing
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2010to Nov 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Subjects who are scheduled to undergo a standard of care flexible sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy and have a history of UC.

Who may be able to join

  • Patient must be 18 years old or older.
  • Patient is already scheduled for a standard of care colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
  • Patient has not received chemotherapy.
  • History of ulcerative colitis.

Who cannot join

  • Patient is unable to give informed consent..
  • Patient has received chemo or radiation therapy within the past 3 months.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Chicago, DCAM

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to study samples of rectal mucosa (the moist lining of the rectum) using a new light scattering technology, called partial wave spectroscopy (PWS) in patients who will undergo a standard of care colonoscopy or a flexible sigmoidoscopy and have a history of ulcerative colitis (UC).

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this study is to study samples of rectal mucosa (the moist lining of the rectum) using a new light scattering technology, called partial wave spectroscopy (PWS)in patients who will undergo a colonoscopy or a flexible sigmoidoscopy and have a history of ulcerative colitis (UC). PWS has been recently developed to allow scientists to learn about any changes to the cells that may indicate a risk of developing colon cancer. We believe that the PWS test will more accurately detect the risk of colon cancer.

Being tested
PWS Testing
Keywords
Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Medical subject headings
Colitis, Ulcerative, Colonic Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PWS TestingProcedure or surgery

    Partial wave spectroscopy (PWS)has been developed to allow scientists to learn about any changes to the cells that may indicate a risk of developing colon cancer.

Study groups in NCT01095432
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Main Study GroupAll subjects who are undergoing a standard of care colonoscopy for flexible sigmoidoscopy and have a history of UC and agree to participate will be in the main study group.
Receives: Procedure: PWS Testing

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Study samples of rectal mucosa (the moist lining of the rectum) using PWS.

    Samples will be collected and then shipped to Northwestern University for analysis using PWS. This is to assess accuracy of detecting the risk for colon cancer.

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Mar 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2010
  3. Primary completionNov 2015
  4. Study completionNov 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01095432
Sponsor's protocol ID
10-066-B
Acronym
Brushings
Status last verified
May 2016
First submitted
24 Mar 2010
Last updated
23 May 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Study samples of rectal mucosa (the moist lining of the rectum) using PWS. (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 May 2016.

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