Evaluation Of The Pillcam™ Colon Capsule Endoscopy (Pcce-2) In Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

Pediatrics, Colon Capsule Endoscopy Clinical Trial

Official title: EVALUATION OF THE PILLCAM™ COLON CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY (PCCE) IN PEDIATRIC ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This prospective pilot study of 30 pediatric subjects, that are indicated for standard colonoscopy due to follow-up of ulcerative colitis (UC), examines the Given Diagnostic System and the PillCam Colon Capsule in comparison to standard colonoscopy.

This study aims

1. To evaluate and compare the accuracy of PillCam ™ Colon capsule endoscopy (PCCE) with standard colonoscopy in the evaluation of colon in pediatric ulcerative colitis.

2. To evaluate the safety of PillCam ™ Colon capsule endoscopy (PCCE) in pediatric age.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Colitis, Ulcerative
• Pediatrics, Colon Capsule Endoscopy

• NCT number: NCT01740349
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Azienda Policlinico Umberto I
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2012
• Completion date: February 2013