RecruitingNCT06775951

Appropriateness of Colonoscopy Indication: an Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Impact.

Appropriateness of Colonoscopy Indication: an Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Impact. Multicenter Prospective Observational Study.

Sponsor

IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

Enrollment

1,410 participants

Start Date

Jan 2, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Control and Prevention

Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the appropriateness of colonoscopy prescription and the impact of colonoscopies in diagnostic performance in order to develop and validate a predictive model for selecting patients most likely to present with significant lesions and thus lower costs and waiting lists.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is evaluating whether colonoscopies (camera examinations of the large bowel) ordered by doctors are being done for the right reasons, and what the clinical and cost impact is when colonoscopies are performed without a strong medical indication. The goal is to improve how this common procedure is used. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 18 years old - You are having a scheduled (non-emergency) colonoscopy for any reason, either as an outpatient or inpatient - You are willing to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your colonoscopy is being done as an emergency procedure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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