Crohn's disease Inflammatory bowel disease
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Active ileocolonic Crohn's disease with CDAI > 150 Elevated faecal calprotectin >250 ug/g and /or increased CRP levels(>5mg/l) and/ or endoscopy showing ulcerations
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any contraindication for colon capsule examination including swallowing disorders, severe congestive heart failure, renal insufficiency or co-morbities contraindicating these procedures. More than 1 bowel resection for CD Previous subtotal or total colectomy Active (draining) fistulas Known small bowel strictures Short bowel syndrome or stoma High suspicion of small bowel strictures. Pacemaker or ICD
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Examine sensitivity and specificity of the PCCE2(Pillcam) to detect mucosal healing in Crohn's patients before and after treatment with Infliximab or Adalimumab or Vedolizumab. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Safety and tolerability of the preparation procedure and the Pillcam examination 2. Determine inter-observer variability by serial readings of Pillcam recordings | — |
Countries
Netherlands