Plain-English translation of NCT06958159 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether adding balloon dilation (stretching) to a cutting procedure helps treat bowel narrowing caused by Crohn's disease. Researchers will compare two approaches: cutting the stricture alone, or cutting it and then stretching it with a balloon. Both procedures are done during a standard colonoscopy, and the study will follow you for 12 months to see which approach works better at preventing the stricture from coming back.
Crohn's disease often causes the bowel to narrow (stricture), which can cause pain and obstruction. Doctors currently use endoscopic procedures to treat these strictures, but it's not yet clear whether combining cutting with balloon stretching gives better, longer-lasting results than cutting alone.
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You will come to the hospital or clinic for a colonoscopy, where a doctor will randomly assign you to receive either the cutting procedure alone or the cutting plus balloon dilation procedure. After your procedure, you will have follow-up visits at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to check your symptoms, watch for any problems, and assess your quality of life. The study team will track whether your symptoms improve and whether you need any additional procedures over that year.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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