Clinical trials: Cancer Colon
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Risk-stratification Via Optical Analysis of Rectal Ultrastructure
This is a study whose focus is on understanding the clinical utility of rectal ultrastructure in detecting colonic neoplasm. The method uses Low-coherence Enhanced Backscattering Spectroscopy (LEBS).
- Trial name
- NCT02730702
- Testing
- LEBS - Low coherence enhanced backscattering
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American BioOptics, LLC
Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease
Study on Cannabinoid Receptor Expression in Gastrointestinal Diseases
The purpose of the study is to investigate phospholipid ligands and their receptors in inflammatory bowel diseases and colon cancer.
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02735941
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Sigmoid Colon Cancer
The Effects of Mechnikov Probiotics on Symptom and Surgical Outcome
The purpose of this clinical trial study was to evaluate the prevalence of colon cancer among the symptom (s) of anterior resection syndrome that may occur after surgery in patients for efficacy and safety in Metchnik probiotic…
- Trial name
- NCT03531606
- Testing
- Mechnicov probiotics
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kye Bong-Hyeon
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy Motivation for Patients With Positive Immunochemical Fecal Test
Patients with an immunochemical fecal test positive, have to undergo a colonoscopy. Around 10% doesn't realize the colonoscopy. This study evaluate the impact of a motivational phone call (given by a doctor) to improve…
- Trial name
- Colofit+ (NCT03276091)
- Testing
- Colofit+ intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patricia Soler-Michel
Colon Cancer Stage IIb, Rectum Cancer, Adenocarcinoma
Study of Blood Components as Probable Prognostic and Predictive Markers of Response to Treatment in Advanced Colon and Rectal Cancers
The main reason of cancer-related mortality is the spread of cancer cells to distant sites (micrometastases). However, only a few small groups of tumor cells can metastasize by acquiring mechanism to decrease the immune response.
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer Stage IIb, Rectum Cancer, Adenocarcinoma, Colon Cancer Stage IIIa, Colon Cancer Stage IIIc
- Trial name
- BMACR (NCT02979470)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AC Camargo Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer
Partnership for Healthy Seniors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded cooperative agreements to 6 sites from across the country (Salt Lake City, UT, Molokai, HI, Houston, TX, Newark, NJ, Detroit, MI, and Baltimore City) to participate…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectum Cancer, Cervix Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00379743
- Testing
- Health coordinator (or patient navigator), Educational materials only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Colon Cancer
Reducing VA No-Shows: Evaluation of Predictive Overbooking Applied to Colonoscopy
In this research study, investigators use colonoscopy as a case example to evaluate a predictive overbooking model derived using patient-level predictors of absenteeism.
- Trial name
- No-show (NCT01639443)
- Testing
- Predictive no-show overbooking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer
Understanding the Value of Community Vital Signs in Primary Care
Social determinants of health (e.g. the income, education, and environment of patients) may exert greater influence on health outcomes than traditional clinical factors (e.g. lab results, diagnoses, and family history).
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02512835
- Testing
- Community vital signs
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Colorectal Cancer, Adenoma Colon
Characterization of Brazilian Colorectal Cancer Screening Population
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer among men and the second among women in Brazil. Despite the high incidence and significance of CRC in Brazil, very little is known about its prevalence among the…
- Trial name
- NCT03355391
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barretos Cancer Hospital
Colon Cancer, IBS
Patient Satisfaction With Propofol for Out Patient Colonoscopy
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if patient satisfaction with propofol is better than with non-propofol anesthesia for outpatient colonoscopies.
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, IBS, Polyps
- Trial name
- NCT02937506
- Testing
- Propofol, Fentanyl Plus Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Carmel Health System
Malignant Neoplasm of Breast, Hodgkin Disease
Defining PET / CT Protocols With Optimized F18-FDG (Fluorodeoxyglucose) Dose, Focusing on Reduced Radiation Dose and Improved Image Quality
Identify the best combination of predictive variables that influence ionizing radiation dose and improved image quality through analysis and quantification of PET-CT images in simulators and patients.
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm of Breast, Hodgkin Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular (Nodular), Malignant Neoplasm of Bronchus and Lung
- Trial name
- pet-ct (NCT02378337)
- Testing
- Image quantify
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 335 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sao Rafael
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
GI SPORE Colon Biosample Protocol
The investigators are creating a data and specimen repository to study causes , early detection, prevention and treatment of colon and rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02243267
- Testing
- sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Colon Cancer
Miralax (PEG 3350) vs. Golytely as Bowel Preparation for Screening Colonoscopy
A major limitation to the widespread acceptance of colonoscopy as a procedure to screen for colorectal cancer is the laxative preparation. Phosphate-based preps (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT01170754
- Testing
- PEG-3350 and Gatorade, Golytely 4 liters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Colon Cancer, Colon Adenomas
Plasma ctDNA in Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Colonoscopy
When the DNA inside of human cells undergoes certain alterations (mutations), the cells may develop into a cancer. The cancer cells may shed this DNA into the blood stream.
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Colon Adenomas, Colon Polyps
- Trial name
- NCT02665299
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pathway Genomics
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Clinical Study-evaluate Performance&Safety "Aer-O-Scope" in Colon of Low Risk Patients
A double center study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Aer-O-Scope in traveling through the colon in low risk subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00867724
- Testing
- Aer-O-Scope Colonoscopy
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GI View Ltd.
Colon Cancer, Bowel Cancer
Clinical Study to Establish the Feasibility and Usability of the EndoRings™
The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to establish the feasibility and usability of the ENDORINGS™ when used during standard colonoscopy procedure.
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Bowel Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01868971
- Testing
- EndoRings
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- EndoAid
Cancer Colon
Genetic Variants of Selected Genes in Colo-Rectal Cancer Patients.
Colorectal cancers (CRC) are the third most common human malignancy, and are also the leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02542670
- Testing
- Whole genome sequencing
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Colon Cancer
Simultaneous Improvement in Colon Cancer Screening Rates and Patient-Centered Care
Several screening methods exist to screen patients for CRC ranging from invasive (i.e., colonoscopy) to less invasive (i.e., testing the stool for blood).
- Trial name
- CRCSreening (NCT02377232)
- Testing
- Decision Aid for Colon Cancer Screening, Usual Care Outreach for Colon Cancer Screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Colorectal Cancer, Colon Polyps
Prevalence and Topography of Adenomas in 40-49 Year Old Patients With a Family History of Colon Cancer
Conflicting guideline recommendations for screening colonoscopy result due to scant data upon which to develop appropriate recommendations.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colon Polyps, Adenomatous Polyp of Colon
- Trial name
- NCT02289053
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,623 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cathartic Colon, Colonic Neoplasms
Different Bowel Preparations in CT Colonography: is Diet Necessary? A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to compare a new regimen of reduced bowel preparation that does not include low fiber diet with another reduced bowel preparation including low-fiber diet.
- Trial name
- DIETSAN (NCT02371655)
- Testing
- Diet, Faecal Tagging, Bowel cleansing
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza