Plain-English translation of NCT06502704 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Colorectal Neoplasms research guide →Researchers believe that changes in your gut bacteria and how your body processes bile acids—digestive juices made by your liver—might be early warning signs of colorectal cancer. This study collects samples from people at different stages (no polyps, small polyps, large polyps, or cancer) to see if these changes can help doctors catch cancer earlier.
Colorectal cancer usually develops slowly from small growths called polyps, but we don't fully understand why some people develop polyps and others don't. This research aims to find new biological markers in your gut that could identify people at higher risk, potentially catching cancer before it becomes serious.
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You will provide stool, urine, and blood samples before your scheduled colonoscopy. During the colonoscopy, doctors will also collect small tissue samples from your colon and intestines using sterile instruments. If polyps are found, they will be removed as part of your normal care. The entire process takes place during a single visit, and all samples will be stored for analysis of bacteria and bile acid composition.
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Lithuania
Collaborators
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
July 2024
Primary completion
January 2025
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Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2024.
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Central contact
Tomas Poskus, PhD
Vilnius University
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