Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions
Keywords
Ulcerative colitis, fecal calprotectin, mucosal healing
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fecal calprotectin, fecal immunochemical test, and Rome III criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can predict mucosal healing in patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis (UC).
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with ulcerative colitis who have no change of medication for at least 6 months * Patients with ulcerative colitis who are in remission (Mayo score \<3) * Patients with ulcerative colitis who will undergo colonoscopy for surveillance or mucosal healing check-up
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who refuse to participate * Patients who have a history of colectomy * Patients who have instinal stricture or perforation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal calprotectin | 1 week | — |
| Fecal immunochemical test | 1 week | — |
| Mucosal healing | 1 week | Endoscopic Mayo subscore \<1 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rome III criteria for IBS | 1 week |
Countries
South Korea