Prospective randomised trial comparing computed tomography (CT) and barium enema for colonic investigation in elderly patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN65254874

Enrollment

600

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2001-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Surgery: Colonoscopy Surgery

Interventions

It is proposed that all hospital clinician referrals for barium enemas in patients over 75 years of age will be randomised to either CT or barium enema. Those randomised to barium enema will be booked

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 75 years or older

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
CT assessment of colorectal carcinoma will be made as per published criteria. Patient outcome will be assessed by long term clinical follow up and the use of the results of further radiological and pathological investigations.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026