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Fecal Calprotectin Collection Protocol

CALFE Stool Sample Collection Protocol

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03143517
Acronym
CALFE
Enrollment
240
Registered
2017-05-08
Start date
2017-04-19
Completion date
2018-08-23
Last updated
2019-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Abdominal Pain, Celiac Disease, Chronic Diarrhea, Constipation, Crohn Disease, Distension, Diverticulitis, Food Intolerance, Indeterminate Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Weight Loss

Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Indeterminate Colitis

Brief summary

The primary objective is to obtain stool samples from subjects diagnosed with , and displaying signs and/or symptoms of IBD and/or IBS will be evaluated in this study. Eligible subjects require a diagnostic colonoscopy with possible biopsy and clinical evaluation.

Detailed description

Stools will be collected and tested, at a later date, in a clinical performance study with an investigational Calprotectin assay. This study will be coordinated by the Sponsor.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTStool collection

Stool sample collected by a subject who have been diagnosed with IBD, IBS or other GI disorder. The stool sample is tested in a laboratory where fecal calprotectin levels are quantified.

Sponsors

DiaSorin Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subject is of either gender and ≥ 4 years of age. * Subject is showing signs and symptoms of IBD and/or IBS. * Diagnosis of IBD, IBS or other gastrointestinal disorder is performed by colonoscopy. * Subject or authorized legal representative is willing and able to sign the IRB approved Informed Consent form or able to provide Informed Consent in accordance with 21 CFR 50 CFR 50 Subpart B. * Subject is able to understand and follow study sample collection procedure.

Exclusion criteria

* Subject has undergone a surgical resection or diversion procedure. * Subject is currently taking NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, i.e. ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Aleve including regular dose and low dose aspirin) within 7 days of colonoscopy and sample collection. * Subject who has taken immunomodulators or biologic therapies within the previous 6 months of colonoscopy and sample collection. * Subject who is currently pregnant or lactating. * Subject is unable or unwilling to follow informed consent. * Inability or unwilling to perform required study procedures.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Calprotectin Stool CollectionThrough Study Completion, an average of 1 yearIn vitro diagnostic (IVD) device performance

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026