Plain-English translation of NCT06516237 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is developing new ways to detect fibrosis — scarring of the colon — in people with ulcerative colitis using ultrasound imaging and tissue samples. Researchers will use specialized ultrasound scans and small tissue biopsies taken during routine colonoscopy to create better tools for identifying who is developing scarring and how severe it might be.
Scarring in the colon is a serious complication of ulcerative colitis, but current methods for detecting it early are limited. This study aims to create new imaging and biological markers that could help doctors identify scarring before it becomes severe, potentially allowing for earlier intervention.
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You will undergo a routine colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy as you normally would, and your doctor will take small tissue biopsies from your colon. Before or around the time of your colonoscopy, you will also have an ultrasound scan of your intestines using a special technique called shear wave elastography. The entire process is performed as part of your regular care, and researchers will compare the ultrasound findings with your tissue samples to develop better imaging tools.
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