Colorectal Polyps
Conditions
Keywords
colorectal, polyps
Brief summary
This study involves a primary VC screening for colorectal polyps. The research hypothesis is that VC screening, including surveillance of sub-cm polyps, is a safe and effective approach.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to use virtual colonoscopy screening to learn more about what happens to small colon polyps (less than 10 mm) over time. From this, we can find out whether it's safer to remove all colon polyps right away or leave the small ones in place and remove only those that grow to 10 mm or more.
Interventions
OTHERCTC surveillance
In vivo CTC surveillance of 6-9 mm polyp
Sponsors
National Naval Medical Center
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Medium-sized colorectal polyps (6-9 mm)
Exclusion criteria
* No medium-sized colorectal polyps (6-9 mm)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The growth rate (natural history) of small colorectal polyps | The outcome measure of polyp growth rate is established at the time of surveillance CTC by comparing to the baseline CTC | Polyp growth rates are established by comparing polyp volume at the initial and surveillance CTC studies |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed