Colon Capsule Endoscopy Versus Standard Colonoscopy in Ulcerative Colitis

December 7, 2012 updated by: University Hospital Muenster

Colon Capsule Endoscopy Versus Standard Colonoscopy in Assessing Disease Activity in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis - A Prospective Trial

The dimension of diagnostic procedures and therapy of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases largely depends on the degree of mucosal inflammation. Video colonoscopy is currently the gold standard in the evaluation of the mucosa in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). PillCam Colon Capsule was developed by Given Imaging, Israel, as possible alternative imaging modality to evaluate mucosal changes in patients with UC. The colonic mucosa can be visualized and recorded by video while the colon capsule passes the colon.

Many patients suffering from UC ask their physician for possible alternative diagnostic imaging because they are uncomfortable with conventional colonoscopy.

The primary aim of the present study is to compare the new Pillcam Colon Capsule with standard colonoscopy with respect to assessing mucosal disease activity and localization of inflamed colonic mucosa in patients with known UC.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

14

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Muenster, Germany, 48149
        • University of Muenster, Dept. of Medicine B

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with known ulcerative colitis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients over 18 years of age with
  • known ulcerative colitis
  • Indication for Standard Colonoscopy
  • Informed Consent given by the patient

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has dysphagia
  • Patient has congestive heart failure
  • Patient has renal insufficiency
  • Patient is known or is suspected to suffer from intestinal obstruction
  • Patient has a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electronical medical devices
  • Patient is pregnant
  • Patient has had prior abdominal surgery of the GI tract
  • Patient has any condition, which precludes compliance with study and/or device instructions.
  • Age less than 18

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
UC
Patients with known ulcerative colitis
Device: PillCam Colon Capsule
PillCam Colon Capsule: The PillCam Colon capsule has two cameras that enable the device to take video images from both ends. It is 31.11 mm in size and takes pictures at a rate of 4 frames per second. The delay mode allows recording of images from the esophagus and the stomach for 5 minutes before the capsule switches into sleep mode for 2 hours to save energy.
Procedure: Standard Colonoscopy
Standard Colonoscopy: Pts. undergo colonoscopy with a video colonoscope (CF H180 AI; Olympus, Tokyo, Japan).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
a) disease activity of ulcerative colitis (modified Rachmilewitz score) b) extent of colonic manifestation of ulcerative colitis c) accuracy parameters (sensitivity, specificity)
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
a) patient comfort b) detection of polyps c) differences in recognition of disease activity (physicians, nurses) d) differences in findings in the group of physicians (inter-observer differences)
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital Muenster

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tobias Meister, MD, University of Muenster, Dept. of Medicine B

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 4, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 4, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 5, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 10, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Med-B_CCE_vs_SC

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