RecruitingNCT06919068

Examination of the Large Intestine With Camera Capsule in Patients With Blood Stream Infection With Gut-associated Bacteria

Colonic Capsule Endoscopy for Screening of Neoplasms in Patients With Anaerobic Bacteremia


Sponsor

Odense University Hospital

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Apr 23, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to diagnose colorectal cancer or precancerous tumors in participants over the age of 18 hospitalized with blood stream infection with anaerobic gut-associated bacteria. The main question it aims to answer is: • How prevalent is cancer and precancerous tumors in the large intestines and rectum in patients with anaerobic bacteremia? Participants will be offered an examination using colon capsule endoscopy 4-8 weeks after discharge.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at whether a camera capsule (a swallowable pill with a tiny camera) can help doctors find the source of a gut-related blood infection. Researchers want to see if problems in the large intestine are causing harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream. **You may be eligible if...** - You are over 18 years old - You recently had a blood test come back positive for certain gut-related bacteria - You can read and speak Danish - You can give written and verbal consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have ever been diagnosed with colorectal cancer - You have a history of narrowing (stenosis) in your digestive tract - You have been treated for inflammatory bowel disease - You have had major bowel surgery (like gastric bypass) - You have a colostomy bag - You have a pacemaker or ICD (implanted heart device) - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have severe kidney disease Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTColon capsule endoscopy

PillCam Colon 2


Locations(1)

Odense University Hospital

Odense, Denmark

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